Judicial Precedent Flashcards

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The higher court binds the lower court
Like cases are decided alike

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Stare decisis

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The reason for the decision

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Ratio decidendi

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3
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A previous decision which must always be followed

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Binding precedent

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4
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‘Things said by the way’ (only persuasive)

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Obiter dicta

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5
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Previous decision which does not have to be followed

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Persuasive precedent

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