Summary THE STRUCTURE OF THE COURTS AND COURT PROCESSESWalden UniversityBUSI-2001THE STRUCTURE OF

BUSI-2001 THE STRUCTURE OF THE COURTS AND COURT PROCESSESTHE STRUCTURE OF THE COURTS AND COURT PROCESSESWalden UniversityBUSI-2001THE STRUCTURE OF THE COURTS AND COURT PROCESSESIn each of the following situations, which source of law takes priority, and why? ï‚·The state statute conflicts with the common law of that state. (75 words, 1 paragraph) State statutes are laws created by the state legislature and hold the highest authority in the state. Common law, on the other handSure! State statutes are laws created by hold the court decisions highest authority and follows legal precdent. Understanding the hierarchy of laws in our judicial system is essential to determine which laws are most important in the state common law, on the other hand, is considered less authoritative than statutes.Understanding the hierarchy of various circumstances Refrences: Judicial Learning Center.(n.d.-c) State courts vs. federal courtsLinks to an external site.. Retrieved January 30, 2019, from