Under Common Law, the Principle of Stare Decisis Means That

Under common law, the principle of stare decisis means that:

A) The legal code created by legislators must be applied equally to the rich and the poor
B) When a crime occurs, the state is considered the victim in the eyes of the law
C) Decisions in court are influenced by past court decisions
D) The case will be decided by a jury of one's peers