Question 1

Stare decisis is:

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A)  an earlier court decision on an issue that governs or guides a subsequent court in its determination of an identical or similar issue based on identical or similar key facts.
B)  a decision from a higher court in a jurisdiction.
C)  a decision that a court may look to for guidance when reaching a decision, but is not bound to follow.
D)  a basic principle of the common law system that requires a court to follow a previous decision of that court or a higher court in the jurisdiction when the current decision involves issues and key facts similar to those involved in the previous decision.
E)  all of the above.

Question 2

A case that is on point should be analyzed to help the attorney determine what course of action to take.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The determination of whether a case is on point is important because of the doctrines of precedent and stare decisis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A ruling of the highest court in State B may be mandatory precedent for the lower courts in State A.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Stare decisis is:

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A case that is on point should be analyzed to help the attorney determine what course of action to take.

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The determination of whether a case is on point is important because of the doctrines of precedent and stare decisis.

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A ruling of the highest court in State B may be mandatory precedent for the lower courts in State A.

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Stare decisis is:

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A case that is on point should be analyzed to help the attorney determine what course of action to take.

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The determination of whether a case is on point is important because of the doctrines of precedent and stare decisis.

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A ruling of the highest court in State B may be mandatory precedent for the lower courts in State A.

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