Which of the following statements accurately reflects the doctrine of precedent?
A. Cases with similar facts should be decided in a similar manner.
B. All previous decisions must be followed except if they lead to an absurd result.
C. Cases must be similar to previous decisions or they cannot be heard.
D. Cases on different facts should be decided in a similar manner.
Answer:A
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the doctrine of precedent?
A. Cases with similar facts should be decided in a similar manner. B. All previous decisions must be followed except if they lead to an absurd result. C. Cases must be similar to previous decisions or they cannot be heard. D. Cases on different facts should be decided in a similar manner.