Question

If one judge interprets a law in a manner that pardons a person in 2011, a different judge ruling on the same type of case in 2020,

must absolutely abide by the 2011 interpretation

can cite the 2011 case as a model for the 2020 ruling

can disregard the 2011 decision only if the law changed

can overturn the 2011 decision if five years have passed

Answer 1

can cite the 2011 case as a model for the 2020 ruling

Answer 2

Thanks.