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Wasn't this ruled several times already in other trials? How many times does this have to be proven in Court before the other judges start throwing away such ca

• CWuestefeld 14y ago
  This is how the judicial system works in the USA. It's a hierarchy, from the district courts to the circuit courts on up to the Supreme Court. Basically, decisions made at one level may be binding on that court and its "descendents", but that's as far as it goes. If you want a decision to reach nation-wide, it's got to be handed down by the Supreme Court.
  • jstalin 14y ago
    On top of that, this is a decision by a magistrate, which is one step below a District Court judge, so it can be appealed to the District Court, then to an Appeals Court, then the Supreme Court. A magistrate's opinion, unfortunately, has no binding effect at all (on anything other than this case).
    • simcop2387 14y ago
      It does however have some help in setting precedent for arguing in those later courts, if both parties agree with the judge and don't pursue the matter further. It doesn't guarantee that it will be listened to but it does help later on.
  • davedx 14y ago
    And this ruling only affects the NY District.
• talmand 14y ago
  I'm sorry, but that's a seriously hilarious statement to me. Sad that you're right, but funny all the same.