In Which of the Following Circumstances, Under the Doctrine of Stare

question 42

Multiple Choice

In which of the following circumstances, under the doctrine of stare decisis, does the common law rule stated in an earlier judgement not apply to a present case?

• A) Only when the case concerns a government agency.
• B) Only when the court distinguishes the earlier decision.
• C) Only when the parties involved jointly appeal to the courts to do so.
• D) The doctrine of stare decisis does not allow this kind of a situation.

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Definitions:

Union Shop Contracts

Agreements requiring employees to join a union within a certain period after being hired.

Right-To-Work State

A state that prohibits agreements between labor unions and employers that make membership, payment of union dues, or fees a condition of employment, either before or after hiring.

Moderate Union

A labor union that adopts a less confrontational stance towards employers and focuses on negotiation and compromise.

Out-Of-Turn Promotion

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