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OCR: Treating legal questions like fact disputes in this mannei ignores the significant differences between the TOlE of suno in deciding each type of issue The witnesses and evidence necessary n determine the facts are uniquely available the parties dispute, whereas the sources consulted determining legal issues are fully accessible tc the court. Thus. courts have always been bound T take judicial notice" statutes and opinions without plea proof Luma Micou, 114 223 (1885) Moreover finding facts, courts OP resolve disputes that are particular to the parties and given case But in deciding questions law. courts must be cognizant of the fact that judgments are precedents' that should define the legal rules that will goverm other parties and other disputes. Young Unitea States 315 U.S 257 259 (1942) ...