Question

In Ben v. City Car Dealership, a state supreme court held that a minor could cancel a contract for the sale of a car. Now a trial court in the same state is deciding Daphne v. Even Steven Auto Deals, Inc., a case with similar facts. Under the doctrine of stare decisis, the trial court is likely to:a) disregard the previous case.b) order the minor to cancel the contract.c) require the minor to fulfill the contract.d) allow the minor to cancel the contract.

Answer 1

allow the minor to cancel the contract.

Step-by-step explanation:

Stare decisis is the legal term that describes the obligation of a court to follow historical cases that are similar to the present one in making a judgement.

Courts are bound to follow similar procedures in handling cases, and also follow legal precedent for similar cases.

Stare decisis is Latin meaning - to stand by that which is decided.

In this instance the precedent set by Ben v. City Car Dealership that a minor can cancel a contract for the sale of a car. Under Daphne v. Even Steven Auto Deals, Inc., the court will most likely allow the minor to cancel the contract.