Robert and his neighbor were in court over an incident involving two chickens, a
brownie, and a wood chip blower. Robert was certain that the facts would support his
case. When the judge ruled, he found Robert liable based on the state supreme court's
decision in another case also involving two chickens, a brownie, and a wood chip
blower. Robert was shocked. In this case, what principle did the judge follow?
A. Statue (Code)
B. Habeas Corpus
C. Stare Decisis
D. Procedural Law
E. Substantive Law