DEALING WITH SOURCES OF LAW

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What is a ratio decidendi in a court case involving a dispute over property ownership?

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The reason for the decision based on the facts which the judge considered as material and the law relating to those facts.

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A view of the judge mentioned by the way is known as _____________ and does not have a binding effect on future cases.

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obiter dicta

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In a legal dispute, decisions made by the Supreme Court of the United States are binding in cases where the appeal was made from any state court or federal court where the laws are in __________ with a law in the Supreme Court.

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pari materia

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A locus classicus is also known as

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a landmark case.

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obiter dictum

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A statement made by a judge in passing, which is not binding as a precedent.

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What is the significance of a dissenting opinion in a court case?

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It is the opinion of the minority judges in the court.

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Stare decisis

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The principle of following previous court decisions.

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What is the difference between a civil lawsuit and a criminal case?

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A civil lawsuit involves disputes between individuals, while a criminal case involves offenses against the state.

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What is the significance of a precedent in legal cases?

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Precedents are used as a basis for decision-making in similar cases.

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What is the role of a concurring opinion in a court case?

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It is an opinion that agrees with the majority decision but for different reasons.