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Doctrine of Stare Decisis and Lawrence v. Texas
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Explains the difference between civil law and common law systems and explores the role of precedent in a common law jurisdiction, such as the United States. Includes extensive excerpts from both the majority and the dissenting opinions in Lawrence v. Texas, in which the Supreme Court overruled its prior decision in Bowers and struck down a state statute banning certain intimate sexual conduct between homosexuals.