Court Discretion And Law

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In Kentucky, courts must follow the law when reaching a judgment, but they have discretion in interpreting the law based on case specifics. If you have further questions, feel free to contact FreeLawChat.

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Does a courts discretion override when judgment is due as a matter of law?
Hello ****, in Kentucky, the court's discretion does not override a judgment that is due as a matter of law. Courts must follow the law when reaching a judgment. However, there can be discretion in interpreting the law depending on the specifics of the case.
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That's correct, ****. Courts must adhere to the law, but interpretation can vary. Is there a specific case you're referring to? This might help me provide more accurate information.
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