A Valid Argument as to Why the Rule Stare Decisis

question 42

Multiple Choice

A valid argument as to why the rule stare decisis should not be an absolute rule is that

• A)no two sets of facts are identical in every respect.
• B)fairness in law often requires that judges exercise some flexibility in their approaches to some cases.
• C)precedents only bind the same set of circumstances.
• D)judges are only bound to follow decisions of higher courts.
• E)all of the above

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