Suppose that the California legislature passes a law that severely restricts carbon dioxide emissions
from automobiles in that state. A group of automobile manufacturers files suit against the state of
California to prevent the enforcement of the law. The automakers claim that a federal law already sets
fuel economy standards nationwide and that fuel economy standards are essentially the same as carbon
dioxide emission standards. According to the automobile manufacturers, it is unfair to allow California
to impose more stringent regulations than those set by the federal law. Using the information presented
in the chapter, answer the following questions.
1. Who are the parties (the plaintiffs and the defendant) in this lawsuit?
2. Are the plaintiffs seeking a legal remedy or an equitable remedy?
3. What is the primary source of the law that is at issue here?
4. Where would you look to find the relevant California and federal laws?
DEBATE THl S . . . Under the doctrine of sta re decisis, courts are obligated to follow the precedents established in
their jurisdiction unless there is a compelling reason not to. Should U.S. courts continue to adhere to this common law
principle, given that our government now regulates so many areas by statute?
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