A Modern Interpretation of the Doctrine of Stare Decisis Would

question 5

Multiple Choice

A modern interpretation of the doctrine of stare decisis would be that:

• A) all things come to be decided over time.
• B) if too many judges are involved in a decision, time will be wasted in the process.
• C) an issue is not decided until all parties are willing to agree that justice has been served.
• D) a decision should adhere to what has already been established in law.

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