Legal Concepts Quiz: Stare Decisis, Binding Authority, and Remedies

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What is the common law doctrine under which judges are obligated to follow precedents established in prior decisions?

Stare decisis

What is the relief given to an innocent party to enforce a right or compensate for the violation of a right called?

Remedy

Which legal authority must a court follow when deciding a case?

Binding Authority

What does a Court of Equity do?

<p>Cancelling a contract and returning parties to their initial positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which school of legal thought believes that the legal system should reflect universal moral and ethical principles inherent in human nature?

<p>Natural Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

'An order to perform what was promised' refers to:

<p>Specific Performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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