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The Role of Precedent at Japan's Supreme Court

Author: Hiroshi Itoh (State University of New York, Plattsburgh)

Abstract

The Article examines the use of precedents in the judicial decision making of the Japanese Supreme Court. It outlines the paradigms of the behavioral approach of judicial decision-making analysis which include the attribute, strategic and role paradigm. It is inferred that the use of judicial precedents act as a means of justifying and rationalizing the court ruling.

Keywords: Legal opinions, Judicial process, Precedent (Law), Japan. Daishin'in

How to Cite: Itoh, H. (2011) “The Role of Precedent at Japan's Supreme Court”, Washington University Law Review. 88(6).