A case is precedent only when material facts match exactly

Evidence

If the first case lacks any fact deemed material in the second case, or contains any material facts not found in the second, then it is not precedent, but only persuasive argument. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1299

Categorization

• DEFINE: Defines the precise boundary between binding precedent and mere persuasive argument.
• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1299
• XREF: connects to: Advocates debate whether case factual similarities are legally material — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 581; Legal duty requires specific characteristics present in all precedent cases — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 679; A case precedent only holds for the precise issue before it — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1237 (+13 more)

Broader Connections

• The scope and meaning of legal rules depend on factual similarities #corroborates (0.80) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 151
• Stated precedent rules often fail to determine later case outcomes #corroborates (0.70) — Burton, Steven J, An Introduction to Law and Legal…, 216
• Valid legal analogies depend on relevant similarities rather than case quantities #corroborates (0.70) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 343
• A judicial precedent attaches specific legal consequences to detailed case facts. #expands (0.60) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 131
• Common law rules arise from comparing cases, not from tracing prior logic #expands (0.60) — Burton, Steven J, An Introduction to Law and Legal…, 222
• Legal analogy argues from particular facts to particular consequences based on similarities #expands (0.60) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 547
• Deductive legal analysis applies established characteristic propositions to new cases #expands (0.55) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 680