Which Term Refers to a Court Basing Its Decision or Opinion

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to a court basing its decision or opinion on previous court decisions or rulings?

• A)percuriam
• B)stare decisis
• C)coram nobis -Consider This: Coram nobis refers to requests for cases to be reopened so courts can review their own judgements.The principle in question,however,refers to the court's decision to "let the decision stand," allowing precedent to help dictate the decision in a case.
• D)amicus curiae

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Definitions:

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Smell of Food

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