Publications
Publications
- August 2003 (Revised December 2003)
- HBS Case Collection
Doctrine of Stare Decisis and Lawrence v. Texas, The
Abstract
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.
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Citation
Bagley, Constance E. "Doctrine of Stare Decisis and Lawrence v. Texas, The." Harvard Business School Background Note 804-016, August 2003. (Revised December 2003.)