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Why follow precedent?
For consistency and predictability
Doctrine of Stare Decisis
Follow precedent, stand by what has been decided
Administrative Procedures Act (APA) 3 steps
Notice to public of proposed agency regulation
Opportunity to be heard
Publication of final regulations
You can challenge administrative decisions if what 3 requirements are met?
Action is reviewable,
Standing to sue: plaintiff must suffer injury, with causal connection
Exhaustion of administrative remedies: attempt to settle before taking to court
,What are the 3 Alternative Dispute Resolutions? (ADR)
Negotiation,
Mediation,
Arbitration
Negotiation
Settled between parties/attorneys
Mediation
Voluntary trained neutral helps reach settlement, does not decide, high success
rate
Arbitration
Trained neutral hears and decides dispute, binding/non-binding,
cheaper/faster than litigation
Jurisdiction
Power of court to hear/decide case
Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Court authority to hear cases of specific type
, Personal Jurisdiction
Court authority over defendant
Minimum Contacts
Procedure to determine court jurisdiction over a person from another state
Complaint
Written document filed to begin lawsuit
Notice of parties, jurisdiction, relevant facts, claims, damages/relief requested
Summons
Written document filed with complaint, notified defendant lawsuit began,
how to respond, consequences of no response
Service of Process
Defendant must be served with summons/complaint