When a Court Discusses Issues Not Raised by the Facts

question 69

Multiple Choice

When a court discusses issues not raised by the facts, the comments

• A)are excluded from the formal court opinion.
• B)may be referenced by the parties in other cases having the same facts.
• C)are not dicta.
• D)will cause the court's decision to be declared invalid.

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Definitions:

Annual Merit Raise

An increase in salary given yearly based on an employee's performance evaluation.

Performance Appraisal

The systematic evaluation of an employee's performance on the job, typically including both qualitative and quantitative assessments.

Base Pay

The initial salary or wage given to an employee excluding any extra benefits, bonuses, or raises, which serves as the foundation for total compensation.

Pay Raise

An increase in an employee's salary or wages, often awarded for merit, length of service, or to adjust for inflation.