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Binding vs persuasive authority
Lesson 8 of 16 in South African Legal Research with AI
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Higher courts bind; similar, lower, or foreign decisions may persuade but need caution
This lesson is part of South African Legal Research with AI. A Pro course for careful South Africa-grounded research using primary sources, court hierarchy, SAFLII, LawLibrary, legislation, cases, and authority tables.
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