(lat.-dt.) Für die Entscheidungsfindung in ähnl. gelagerten Rechtsstreitigkeiten geeigneter Musterfall.
Musterfall, der für spätere ähnl. Fälle beispielgebend ist.
An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time; SYN. case in point.
Common law principle that, in deciding a particular case, judges are bound to follow any applicable principles of law laid down by superior courts in earlier reported cases.