Conceptstare decisis
Stare Decisis
A foundational principle of common law systems requiring courts to follow precedents established by higher courts when rendering decisions. It serves as an important basis for determining the validity of legal authority in the assessment of claim–authority grounding relationships.
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Sep 17
Common law systems (such as those of the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia) rely heavily on the doctrine of stare decisis, whereby courts must follow prior decisions of higher courts when adjudicating.
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