jurisprudence constante
- A principle used in Louisiana's civil law system where a significant number of previous decisions using a specific legal rule can have a strong influence and can decide the outcome of future cases
- Due to jurisprudence constante, the judge considered multiple past rulings before reaching their decision.
- The lawyer for the defense cited jurisprudence constante as he presented previous case decisions.
- Practicing law in Louisiana requires an understanding of jurisprudence constante and how it impacts case outcomes.
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