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The term “case precedent” means ___________________________________________.
  1. The same as stare decisis.
  2. The case decided by the court immediately before the current case.
  3. A previously decided case that provides a basis for ruling in later cases.
  4. None of the above.
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Answer: C - A previously decided case that provides a basis for ruling in later cases. Case precedent is slightly narrower than stare decisis in that case precedent is often limited to cases with similar facts and issues and does not involve synthesis of legal principles. Nonetheless, the terms stare decisis and case precedent are commonly used as interchangeable terms.
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