Stare Decisis Name Institution Stare Decisis Stare Decisis is a Myth Stare Decisis offers the concept of precedent in that once an issue that has previously been brought to court and a decision reached, then generally, all courts should adhere to the previous ruling. However, this is a myth because stare decisis is not universally true in all instances. For example, judges from a court of appeal even when they agree to the result of the case, they may announce varying ratios or reasons which can be difficult to reconcile.