??? what is an ordinance? a law passed by a city, county, or other local government entity ??? ??? ??? what is a code? a collection of statutes passed by a legislative body on a particular subject ??? ??? ??? Stare Decisis Doctrine that law should adhere to decided cases and "stand by the decision ??? ??? ??? Res Judicata The matter is closed at the conclusion of the lawsuit between the parties