Case Law Definition and Legal Meaning

On this page, you'll find the legal definition and meaning of Case Law, written in plain English, along with examples of how it is used.

What is Case Law?

(n) Case Law is the decisions, interpretations made by judges while deciding on the legal issues before them which are considered as the common law or as an aid for interpretation of a law in subsequent cases with similar conditions. Case laws are used by advocates to support their views to favor their clients and also it influence the decision of the judges