How Judges Use Precedent When the Facts Don’t Quite Match
You find a case that fits your argument almost perfectly. The legal issue is the same and the reasoning is exactly what you need. Then one detail stops you. The earlier case involved a deliberate act. Yours involves an honest mistake. Can you still rely on it, or are you about to ignore the one difference that changes the outcome? Understanding the Topic Precedent exists for consistency....
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