Master the Basics of Judicial Opinions
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What is the purpose of a concurring opinion?

To provide different rationales that lead to the same conclusion as the majority.

What is the purpose of a dissenting opinion?

To express disagreement with the majority vote in both rationale and outcome.

What is the doctrine of precedent also known as?

Stare decisis.

What is the role of ratio decidendi in a court decision?

<p>It is the essential reasoning that creates a binding precedent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are obiter dicta in a court decision?

<p>Non-binding statements made in court that provide guidance or commentary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a concurring opinion?

<p>To provide different rationales that lead to the same conclusion as the majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a dissenting opinion?

<p>To express disagreement with the majority vote in both the rationale and the final outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the doctrine of precedent also known as?

<p>Stare decisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ratio decidendi in a court decision?

<p>To establish the essential points and create a binding precedent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are obiter dicta in a court decision?

<p>Statements made in court that are non-essential to the decision and are not binding in future cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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