The court considered the application of the doctrine of stare decisis when faced with conflicting earlier decisions. Held: Denning J said that the ‘general rule’ is that: ‘where there are conflicting decisions of courts of co-ordinate jurisdiction, the later decision is to be preferred, if it is reached after full consideration of the earlier decision.’ … Continue reading Minister of Pensions v Higham: KBD 15 Apr 1948