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stare decisis

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stare decisis


(Latin; “let the decision stand”)

In common law, the doctrine under which courts adhere to precedent on questions of law in order to ensure certainty, consistency, and stability in the administration of justice. Since no court decision can have universal application, the courts, in practice, must often decide that a previous decision does not apply to a particular case even though the facts and issues appear to be closely similar. A strict application of stare decisis may lead to rigidity and to legal hairsplitting, whereas too much flexibility may result in uncertainty.



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Finally, the volume examines arbitral awards, discussing the legal framework; the form and contents of awards; the correction and interpretation of awards; actions to annul or vacate awards; the recognition and enforcement of international arbitral wards; and the application of principles of res judicata, preclusion, and stare decisis.
However, in this case a court was willing to ignore the doctrine of stare decisis and admit a nurse's testimony as to the cause of bedsores.
When it came to abortion, stare decisis was all important, but when it came to whether there is a constitutional right to homosexual sex, stare decisis mattered not one bit.
 
 
 
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