Explain precedent and the importance of stare decisis

What will be an ideal response?


? Precedent is the concept that one case decision becomes the authority for deciding future cases with similar facts.
? Under the doctrine of stare decisis, judges in a particular jurisdiction are bound to follow precedents in the same jurisdiction.
? Stare decisis leads to efficiency in the judicial system.

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