"Precedence in civil law and common law – Fenomeni distinti – L’esperienza brasiliana", by Teresa Arruda Alvim

The article "Precedenti nel civil law e nel common law – Fenomeni distinti – L'esperienza brasiliana" was published in the magazine Il Diritto Processuale Civile Italiano e Comparato (DPCIeC) , written by Teresa Arruda Alvim .

The text examines the main differences between civil law and common law systems, arguing that what separates them is not the existence of binding precedents, but the mindset of legal professionals, and that the stability of the jurisprudence of higher courts is an indispensable condition for guaranteeing equality and predictability.

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