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.
Coastal Vacation Resorts at Oak Island. Cross over the bridge from Southport, North Carolina to an island that echoes southern traditions. People are friendly and accommodating, Oak Island beaches are uncrowded and clean, and the homes are comfortable and affordable. Oak Island is picturesque year-round.