Doctrine of Precedent (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the English legal system based on customary practices and judicial decisions called?
What is the English legal system based on customary practices and judicial decisions called?
Common law
What is the Latin term meaning 'let the decision stand'?
What is the Latin term meaning 'let the decision stand'?
Stare decisis
What does 'ratio decidendi' translate to in English?
What does 'ratio decidendi' translate to in English?
The reason for the decision
What is the part of a judgment that creates binding precedent for future cases?
What is the part of a judgment that creates binding precedent for future cases?
Ratio decidendi
What does 'obiter dicta' mean?
What does 'obiter dicta' mean?
Things said by the way
Is the Supreme Court bound by its own previous decisions?
Is the Supreme Court bound by its own previous decisions?
No, it can depart from them
What legal status does obiter dicta have in future cases?
What legal status does obiter dicta have in future cases?
Persuasive guidance
In Tuberville v Savage (1669), what principle was established?
In Tuberville v Savage (1669), what principle was established?
Words can prevent an assault
What did Hill v Baxter (1958) discuss as obiter dicta?
What did Hill v Baxter (1958) discuss as obiter dicta?
Driver attacked by bees
What does the doctrine of precedent promote in the justice system?
What does the doctrine of precedent promote in the justice system?
Fairness and certainty