The Doctrine of Precedent Is a Basic Principle of the Common-Law

question 6

True/False

The doctrine of precedent is a basic principle of the common-law system that requires a court to follow a previous decision of that court or a higher court in the jurisdiction when the current decision involves issues and key facts similar to those involved in the previous decision.

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