The principle by which judges are bound to precedents is known as stare decisis. Black's Law Dictionary defines precedent as a rule of law established for the first time by a court for a particular type of case and thereafter referred to in deciding similar cases..
Oak Island is a seaside town located mostly on the barrier island of Oak Island (which also contains the town of Caswell Beach), in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Michiganians out to crack island mystery. Mekeisha Madden Toby, Special to The Detroit News 6:28 p.m. EST November 3, 2014. In season two of the History channelâs âThe Curse Of Oak Island,â brothers Rick, left, and Marty Lagina are ratcheting up their search for an elusive treasure in Canada. (Photo: History Channel). It all started with a 1965 Reader's Digest article. That's when 11-year-old Rick Lagina read about and became enchanted with a mysterious place called Oak Island. A 140-acre stretch of land in Nova Scotia, Canada, the island is believed to possess a hidden treasure that has eluded prospectors for more than 200 years.