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Res judicata refers to a legal principle that a matter that has been conclusively decided by a court cannot be litigated again between the same parties. Stare decisis, on the other hand, is the legal principle of following precedent and adhering to decisions made in prior cases. Res judicata focuses on the finality of judgments, while stare decisis focuses on consistency in the application of law.
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Stare decisis is the legal doctrine of deferring to the judgment of past courts. This is often called "precedent." The disadvantage is that it makes the law inflexible, and can prevent courts from correcting poor decisions. It also causes them to repeat the mistakes of past courts.
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Stare decisis is a Latin phrase that means "to stand by that which is decided."When a court makes a decision, it establishes a legal precedent that is used by subsequent courts in their deliberations. In so doing, they are applying the legal doctrine of 'stare decisis,' which is one of the most important doctrines in Western law.Common law is made by judges when they apply previous court decisions to current cases, basing their opinions on the judicial interpretation of previous laws, and leading to a common understanding of how a law should be interpreted.Judges of lower courts observe this principle by respecting the precedents set by higher courts.
Precedents, under the doctrine of stare decisis(Latin: maintain what has been decided).
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No, the principle of stare decisis, which means to stand by things decided, is relevant in the hierarchy of courts. Lower courts are usually bound to follow the legal precedents set by higher courts within their jurisdiction. This helps ensure consistency and predictability in the law.
A. Lakshminath has written: 'Precedent in Indian Law' 'Precedent in the Indian legal system' -- subject(s): Stare decisis
Common law is based on precedents (previous court decisions), under the doctrine of Stare decisis (Latin: Stare decisis et non quieta movere), which means "maintain what has been decided."
Nils Beckman has written: 'Precedents and the construction of statutes' -- subject(s): Interpretation and construction, Law, Stare decisis