Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Judicial Precedent — Stare Decisis — Lower Courts Bound by Supreme Court Decisions

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Lower courts are bound by Supreme Court decisions. The principle applies to judicial precedent. Criticism does not permit disregard. The rule ensures consistency and hierarchy. The lower court must follow binding precedents. The principle is fundamental.

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