Judicial Power in Latin America: A Short Survey

Judicial Power in Latin America: A Short Survey, 15 (2) Legal I. Mgmnt. 100-107 (2015).

8 Pages Posted: 28 Sep 2015 Last revised: 6 Dec 2022

See all articles by Teresa M. Miguel-Stearns

Teresa M. Miguel-Stearns

University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

Date Written: June 1, 2015

Abstract

This article explores the vast differences in judicial authority not only between the common law and civil law traditions, but also among various countries steeped in the civil law tradition in Latin America. Judicial review, certiorari, precedent, and other functions and characteristics of the judiciaries of five distinctly different countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico) are compared and contrasted with each other and with the common law tradition. This evaluation demonstrates that despite their, arguably, similar distant histories and legal foundations, each country has evolved into a unique legal system with significant differences in the treatment of the judiciary and its jurisprudence.

Keywords: legal systems, judiciary, Latin America

Suggested Citation

Miguel-Stearns, Teresa M., Judicial Power in Latin America: A Short Survey (June 1, 2015). Judicial Power in Latin America: A Short Survey, 15 (2) Legal I. Mgmnt. 100-107 (2015)., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2666245

Teresa M. Miguel-Stearns (Contact Author)

University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law ( email )

United States

Do you have negative results from your research you’d like to share?

Paper statistics

Downloads
3
Abstract Views
266
PlumX Metrics