When courts rely on precedent, they are obeying ________.

A) Common analysis
B) Res judicata
C) Stare decisis
D) In rem process
E) Federal law

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When courts rely on precedent, they are obeying ________.A)  Common analysisB)  Res judicataC)  Stare decisisD)  In rem processE)  Federal law

Berto Liwanuru · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Stare decisis is the legal principle of determining points in litigation according to precedent. It means to stand by things decided in Latin and is a fundamental principle of law that requires courts to follow the rulings of previous cases in similar circumstances.

When courts rely on precedent, they are obeying ________.

A) Common analysis
B) Res judicata
C) Stare decisis
D) In rem process
E) Federal law

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