The Doctrine of 'Stare Decisis' Underpins the Common Law System. What is 'Stare Decisis'? - Legal Reasoning

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The doctrine of 'stare decisis' underpins the common law system. What is 'stare decisis'?

Options

  • Courts must adhere to statues in all of their decisions

  • The reasoning behind the decision

  • To stand by what has gone before

  • Parliament can overturn decided cases

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Solution

To stand by what has gone before

Concept: Legal Terms and Maxims (Entrance Exam)
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