The Doctrine of Stare Decisis

question 1

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of stare decisis

• A) applies to future cases decided by the same court
• B) applies to future cases decided by a lower court
• C) applies if facts are substantially the same
• D) a and c
• E) a, b, and c

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