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ACCA · Question 01 · Corporate and Business Law
Which of the following courts is bound by the decisions of the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)?
Which of the following courts is bound by the decisions of the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)?
Answer options:
A.
The Supreme Court
B.
The High Court
C.
The Court of Justice of the European Union
D.
The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
How to approach this question
Recall the hierarchy of the English court system.
Full Answer
B.The High Court✓ Correct
In the English legal system, the doctrine of judicial precedent (stare decisis) means lower courts are bound by the decisions of higher courts. The High Court sits below the Court of Appeal.
Common mistakes
Confusing the Supreme Court (formerly House of Lords) with lower courts.
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