Which of the following statements regarding a precedent is true?

A) It means to reverse the decision of a lower court
B) It says the court does not have jurisdiction in a case.
C) It allows a court to refer the case to the next higher court.
D) It is the policy of following the law established by prior cases to decide other cases.
E) It means strict interpretation.

Precedent

A principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts.

Lower Court

A court of law that is empowered to hear and decide on cases at the first instance, often before they are eligible for appeal to higher courts.

Jurisdiction

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments, often within a specific geographic area or over certain types of legal cases.