1E SOURCES OF LAWS Flashcards
1
Q
statute law
A
laws passed by parliament
2
Q
bill
A
proposal for a new law
3
Q
common law
A
laws made by judges when resolving disputes
4
Q
statutory interpretation
A
process of courts interpret and apply words in legislation
5
Q
precedent
A
a decision of a law that impacts the future of another decision of a law
6
Q
how is a common law created?
A
- statutory interpretation
- forming precedents
7
Q
ratio decidendi
A
a point in a case that determines the finale decision
8
Q
obiter dictum
A
passing of a judicial opinion
