Why is understanding precedent an important part of a judges role

The Importance of Precedent. In a common law system, judges are obliged to make their rulings as consistent as reasonably possible with previous judicial decisions on the same subject. ... Unless these laws are determined to be unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, they preempt the common law precedent cases.

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