Stare Decisis Means

Stare decisis means:

A) A jury's decision cannot be overturned by a judge
B) The power to make laws is given only to the courts as governments cannot make laws
C) The Small Claims Courts cannot hear matters involving failure to pay debts
D) A judge is bound to follow a principle of law laid down by other judges of higher rank
E) A decision is not binding unless the judge gives written reasons