Stare Decisis: How Precedent Shapes the US Legal System

Meta Summary: Explore the doctrine of stare decisis, its role in maintaining legal consistency and predictability in the US, and how the Supreme Court utilizes, and occasionally overrules, binding legal precedent to shape the future of case law. Understanding Stare Decisis and Legal Precedent The foundation of the US common law system rests heavily on […]

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