Impact of Precedent-The Principle of Stare Decisis
“The defining principle of Common law is the requirement that courts follow decisions of higher level courts within the same jurisdiction. It is from this legacy of stare decisis that a somewhat predictable, consistent body of law has emerged.”
American Legal Systems: A Resource and Reference Guide
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American Legal Systems: A Resource and Reference Guide, Common law, Concepts of American Jurisprudence.
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