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Doctrine of Precedent
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Which of the following best describes the difference between vertical stare decisis and horizontal stare decisis?
A
Vertical stare decisis means that the Supreme Court can depart from its own decisions, whereas horizontal stare decisis means the Court of Appeal can depart from its own decisions.
B
Vertical stare decisis refers to the binding effect of statutory law on courts, whereas horizontal stare decisis refers to the binding effect of case law on courts.
C
Vertical stare decisis means that courts must follow decisions of courts at the same level, whereas horizontal stare decisis means that courts must follow decisions of courts in different jurisdictions.
D
Vertical stare decisis applies only to the Court of Appeal, whereas horizontal stare decisis applies only to the Supreme Court.
E
Vertical stare decisis means that lower courts must follow decisions of higher courts, whereas horizontal stare decisis means that a court is generally bound by its own previous decisions.
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