Judicial Precedent

Question 1

The higher court binds the lower court
Like cases are decided alike

Answer 1

Stare decisis

Question 2

The reason for the decision

Answer 2

Ratio decidendi

Question 3

A previous decision which must always be followed

Answer 3

Binding precedent

Question 4

‘Things said by the way’ (only persuasive)

Answer 4

Obiter dicta

Question 5

Previous decision which does not have to be followed

Answer 5

Persuasive precedent