The doctrine of stare decisis requires lower courts to follow the decision of a higher court in a jurisdiction in case involving similar issues and facts.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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A. The estate passes to Maggie's heirs through a remainder interest B. The estate reverts to Bart C. The estate passes to Maggie's heirs, but if she has no heirs, the estate escheats to the state D. The estate reverts to Bart unless Bart predeceases Maggie; then the estate passes to Maggie's heirs

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The priority deadline in new defense cases is the

a. statute of limitations. b. answer date. c. trial date. d. removal deadline.

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Graphics are a poor way of telling a story or making a point in a court of law

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An online legal database

a. is used in legal research b. is accessed by telephone c. requires a modem d. a and b only e. all of the above

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