"A judicial ruling that serves as the basis for the ruling in a subsequent [later] case" is:

1) retainer
2) plea bargain
3) civil law decision
4) precedent

A judicial ruling that serves as the basis for a ruling in a subsequent case is called a precedent. Precedents ensure consistency in the legal system and support fair judgments in similar future cases. The principle of stare decisis reinforces the importance of adhering to established case law.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

A judicial ruling that serves as the basis for a ruling in a subsequent case is called a precedent. Precedents ensure consistency in the legal system and allow courts to make informed decisions based on past rulings. The principle of stare decisis upholds the importance of following established case law. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04