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.
Welcome to the Town of Oak Island... The Town boasts 65 public beach accesses on miles of sandy beaches, as well as fishing docks and piers, boat ramps and many other access points to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Davis Canal, making it the perfect location for fishing, boating, kayaking and other water activities.