Precedent In Cases

Question 1

Stare decisis

Answer 1

‘Let the decision stand’ jigged should always try to follow a previous decision rather than changing it, shown in Donoghue v Stephenson.

Question 2

Ratio decidendi

Answer 2

‘Reason for the decision’ at the end of a case the judge makes a speech declaring the decision and the reason behind it, shown in Donoghue v Stevenson.

Question 3

Obiter dicta

Answer 3

‘Other things said’ other things apart from the binding judgement, judges specify what the decision would have been if the facts were different, shown in Donoghue v Stevenson.