Judicial Precedent

Question 1

What is stare decisis?

Answer 1

Stand by previous decisions.

Question 2

How does precedent work within the court hierarchy?

Answer 2

Horizontally bound and vertically bound, COA Bound By Sup But Sup Not Bound by COA.

Question 3

What is the ratio decidendi?

Answer 3

The principle of the case -
"reasons for deciding"- the part of the case that binds other courts.
Cases- 
Howe 
Brown

Question 4

Sir Rupert Cross-

Answer 4

Any rule expressly or impliedly treated by the judge as necessary step in reaching his conclusion.

Question 5

What is precedent? (Definition)

Answer 5

Judges follow the decisions of previous cases.