Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect? the Doctrine of Precedent

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect? The doctrine of precedent:

• A)is sometimes referred to by its Latin name stare decisis.
• B)is important in ensuring consistency in case law.
• C)provides that a judge deciding a question of law must decide that question in the same way as was done previously by an earlier court.
• D)contributes to the unpredictability of the law.

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