Determination of the judicial precedent in the system of sources of Ukrainian law

The article analyzes and determines the place of judicial precedent in system sources Ukrainian law. relationship between case law is analyzed. It was found that gives court decision on a particular normative nature, determining legal position judge mandatory when considering similar cases. proved this feature distinguishes from practice, which understood as set decisions specific issues. determined principle unity practice not absolute, Supreme Court endowed with procedural legislation prescribed manner to deviate previously formed position. establishment any restrictions will have negative impact development exclude possibility progressive social relations. activity highest body judiciary functions ensuring uniform application acts are paramount importance, has been introduction “exemplary case” “typical institutes step towards recognition Ukraine unification our state features peculiarities both families, Anglo-Saxon Romano-Germanic. scholars who refer Constitutional “quasi-precedents” supported. noted European Human Rights judgments used precedents for courts apply their own concluded given positive cases, well general regulation public relations overcoming gaps legislation, it necessary implement at legislative level an official source