NALA Certified Paralegal Practice Exam

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Which of the following describes the useful function of the doctrine of stare decisis?

Efficiency
Consistency
Stability and Predictability
All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

The doctrine of stare decisis, which means "to stand by things decided," is a legal principle that requires judges to follow the decisions of previous courts in similar cases. This function promotes efficiency by avoiding the need to constantly reexamine settled legal questions. It also promotes consistency by ensuring that similar cases are decided in the same manner. Additionally, it promotes stability and predictability in the legal system since people can rely on prior legal decisions when making decisions. Therefore, all of the above descriptions accurately describe the useful function of the doctrine of stare decisis.