Question

In a common law system, judges generally follow stare decisis unless there is a compelling reason to overturn a precedent.

a. true
b. false

Answer 1

True.

The doctrine of stare decisis involves the deciding of subsequent cases involving similar legal principles and facts in reference to similar earlier cases. As a result, a court cannot overturn its own precedents unless there compelling reasons to do so. Also, decisions of higher courts are binding on lower courts