24. What would be the ramifications of a system that does not allow judges to use previous cases to decide a dispute? 25. Are all courts bound by previous decisions? Explain. 26. What does Judge Dickson say about using stare decisis in Ranville? 27. How is the Canadian legal system a paradox? 28. Why is constitutional law at the top of the hierarchy in Figure 2.5 on p. 53? Confirm Your Understanding, page 53 29. Identify the following examples as either a primary or secondary source of law. (1) Ten Commandments (2) Presumption of innocence (3) BNA Act, 1867 (4) Consumer Protection Act 30. Who is the supreme authority in Canada? 31. What is the purpose of res judicata? 3