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Comparative Case Law Analysis — Cross-Jurisdictional Judicial Reasoning
Comparative case law analysis is a qualitative legal research method that systematically examines and contrasts judicial decisions from two or more legal systems or jurisdictions. By placing rulings side by side, the method identifies convergences, divergences, and the underlying legal reasoning that shapes how courts address similar legal questions across different national or regional contexts.
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Sources
- MacCormick, D. N., & Summers, R. S. (Eds.). (1991). Interpreting Statutes: A Comparative Study. Dartmouth. ISBN: 978-1855210264
- Zweigert, K., & Kötz, H. (1998). An Introduction to Comparative Law (3rd ed., T. Weir, Trans.). Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-0198268598