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The Doctrine Known as Stare Decisis 

The doctrine known as stare decisis is using precedents from previous cases as a guideline to decide current cases in the judges’ jurisdiction.  It has helped shape the American legal system into what it is today by creating a format to use when judging cases by using cases from the past with similar scenarios.  This doctrine has […]

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