A state's Supreme Court justice sets a precedent by interpreting and applying one of the state's laws in a particular way.On a similar case, a justice in a lower court adheres to the Supreme Court justice's interpretation of the same law.What is this an example of?

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This is an example of "stare decisis," a legal principle that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar case. It ensures consistency and predictability in the law by adhering to precedents set by higher courts.

A State's Supreme Court Justice Sets a Precedent by Interpreting