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One precedent creates another and they soon accumulate and constitute law. What yesterday was a fact, today is doctrine
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"One precedent creates another and they soon accumulate and constitute law. What yesterday was a fact, today is doctrine"

- Junius

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This quote by Junius speaks with the power of precedent in the law. Precedent is the principle of using previous choices as a guide for future choices. Junius is saying that when one precedent is set, it produces another, and with time these precedents accumulate and become law. This means that what was once a fact, or a single decision, can end up being a doctrine, or a set of concepts, gradually. This is an important principle in the law, as it allows for consistency and predictability in the legal system. It likewise enables the law to evolve and adapt to changing scenarios. Junius' quote is a reminder of the power of precedent and how it can form the law.

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