Legal Doctrine: Stari Decisis (The Supreme Law of Precendent)
"Stare decisis is Latin for “to stand by things decided.” In short, it is the doctrine of precedent."
"Courts cite to stare decisis when an issue has been previously brought to the court and a ruling already issued. According to the Supreme Court, stare decisis “promotes the evenhanded, predictable, and consistent development of legal principles, fosters reliance on judicial decisions, and contributes to the actual and perceived integrity of the judicial process.”
