On the recordMay 7, 2009
The doctrine of stare decisis is a doctrine that looks to the value in the stability, consistency, predictability of precedent.
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congress.govThe doctrine of stare decisis is a doctrine that looks to the value in the stability, consistency, predictability of precedent.
Sotomayor explains the significance of adhering to legal precedents.
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