The different roles of case regulation in civil and common law traditions create differences in how that courts render decisions. Common regulation courts generally explain in detail the legal rationale behind their decisions, with citations of both legislation and previous relevant judgments, and infrequently interpret the broader legal principles

In determining whether employees of DCFS are entitled to absolute immunity, which is generally held by certain government officials acting within the scope of their employment, the appellate court referred to case regulation previously rendered on similar cases.Persuasive Authority – Prior court rulings that could be consulted in deciding a curre