Siddharth B.

asked • 12/18/17

What is stare decisis?

What is stare decisis?

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to stand by things decided
The courts cite this when an issue has been previously decided by the court.
The previous ruling has set a "precedent."
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Siddharth B.

So, let's the say a state wanted to ban interracial marriage. This case goes up to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court would rule against the state because Loving v. Virginia, a previous Supreme Court ruling states that interracial marriage is constitutionally protected. Is this an example of stare decisis?
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Siddharth B.

Meaning the Supreme Court will cite Loving v. Virginia correct? That citation is an example of stare decisis, correct?
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