Case law - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Case law (also known as decisional law or judicial precedent) is the general term for the principles and rules of law set forth in judicial opinions from courts of law.[1] Case law incorporates courts' decisions from individual cases and encompasses courts' interpretations of statutes, constitutional provisions, administrative regulations and, in some cases, law originating solely from the courts. Case law is often published in print law reports or reporters (and increasingly on court websites) to establish precedent - rules to apply in future court decisions dealing with similar situations.