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.
Oak Island-area historical tornado activity is below North Carolina state average. It is 49% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 11/16/2006, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 30.0 miles away from the Oak Island town center killed 8 people and injured 20 people and caused $1 million in damages.