How is the concept of stare decisis applied in the case Carpio-Morales v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 217126-27, November 10, 2015

stare decisis: Stare decisis is Latin for "to stand by things decided." In short, it is the doctrine of precedent. Courts cite to stare decisis when an issue has been previously brought to the court and a ruling already issued. ... Horizontal stare decisis refers to a court adhering to its own precedent.

This case is known to be a leading case which means that its the updated version of a landmark case.