Stare decisis is the principle that:

a. a case should be tried where the crime was committed.
b. a case can be tried in a state and a federal court.
c. new cases should be decided in a fashion consistent with the law established in prior cases.
d. a court must have jurisdiction to try a case.


c

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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