Landmark court cases are influential court decisions that establish important legal principles and interpretations. These cases often shape future interpretations of the law and have a significant impact on society.
Related terms
Precedent: Precedent refers to past court decisions that serve as a guide or basis for deciding similar legal issues in current or future cases.
Judicial Activism: Judicial activism describes when judges interpret the law broadly and take an active role in shaping public policy through their decisions.
Judicial Restraint: Judicial restraint refers to a judicial philosophy where judges interpret the law narrowly, limiting their own power to make policy decisions.