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Court hierarchy and precedent

Part of South African Legal Research with AI

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Authority depends on court level, issue, and whether a decision binds or persuades

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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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa

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