The Doctrine of Stare Decisis

question 29

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of stare decisis

• A) means to reverse the decision of a lower court.
• B) says that the court does not have jurisdiction in a case.
• C) allows the court to refer a case to the next highest court.
• D) is the policy of following precedent established by past decisions to decide cases.
• E) means strict interpretation.

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