Okay, I’m not a lawyer or anything but I’ve heard this idea of American law being based on English Common Law of customs and court decisions, but usually that refers to the pre-US status quo, right? So my question is kind of: do US courts cite British courts in decisions? Are there any US court cases based on principles in English law established after the US gained independence?
I hope that question makes sense, I may be struggling to articulate my thoughts.
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You are on the right track. The US courts do not look to current British courts for rulings, but rather to historical precedent from centuries ago to see the origin of laws and legal precedents. The legal environment during the colonial and revolutionary periods definitely influences decisions today, in various ways.
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