In a lawsuit between Cloud Computing Corporation and Digital Enterprises, Inc., the court applies the doctrine of stare decisis. What is this doctrine? What does this doctrine have to do with the American legal system?

The doctrine of stare decisis is a legal doctrine that mandates the courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar case.

The doctrine has a lot in common with the american legal system because the American legal system follows a case step by step before making conclusions.

Explanation:

Stare decisis ensures that cases with similar scenarios and facts are approached in the same way. it binds the courts to follow legal steps set by previous decisions.