Based on judges' decisions on previous cases. In other words, to rule on a case the judge must refer to previous similar cases. (Adams 2014 c. 3) For example, if a case deals with “invitation to treat,” the judge would likely refer to several Statute laws but also to Fisher v Bell (1960) to make his or her decision. This system grants judges certain creative powers as each judge can interpret the case differently. Furthermore, in common law decisions made by senior courts are required to apply to similar cases. In other words, if a decision is made all highly similar cases must respect it