Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Precedent Is True

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding a precedent is true?

• A) It means to reverse the decision of a lower court
• B) It says the court does not have jurisdiction in a case.
• C) It allows a court to refer the case to the next higher court.
• D) It is the policy of following the law established by prior cases to decide other cases.
• E) It means strict interpretation.

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