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A majority ruling by the U.S. supreme court that is not unanimous does not become precedent. (true or false)?

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  • 3 years ago

    False.

  • Athena
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    Tue, but it still can be used to argue the validity of your case.

  • 3 years ago

    False. It's a tie breaker (with one judge absent) that means it does not become precedent. Also, whatever the lower court ruling was, still remains. However, that could change if the court later decides to rehear the case (hopefully with all nine judges).

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