Lois is an appellate court judge. In this capacity, she establishes a rule of law. Under the doctrine of stare decisis, the principle must be adhered to by

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According to the doctrine of stare decisis, a principle established by a higher court must be followed by that court and all courts of lower rank. Therefore, the rule established by Lois as an appellate court judge must be adhered to by that court and all courts of lower rank.

Lois Is an Appellate Court Judge