Reporter (law)

In law, a reporter is a series of books which contain court opinions. The term was originally used to refer to the individual persons who actually compile, edit, and publish such opinions. It still carries that alternative meaning, which can be confusing.

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In common law countries, court opinions are legally binding under the rule of stare decisis. Thus, the regular publication of such opinions is important so that everyone—lawyers, judges, and laymen—can all find out what the law is, as declared by judges.

Related Topics:
Common law - Stare decisis - Lawyer - Judge

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