judicial precedent Flashcards
1
Q
what will a judge have when they make a decision in a case
A
doctrine of judicial precedent
2
Q
what is a doctrine of judicial precedent
A
past decisions of a judge creates law for future judges to follow
3
Q
whats the stare decisis
A
stand by the decision
4
Q
ratio decidendi?
A
reason for the deciding
5
Q
obiter dicta?
A
other things said
6
Q
advantages
A
ensures certainty- follow past decisions
can advise clients
flexible
7
Q
disadvantages
A
rigid law
log not clear
