According to the Doctrine of Precedent

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to the doctrine of precedent:

• A)When an appellate court is convened the judges enter the courtroom according to their seniority.
• B)Barristers will be heard according to their year of admission.
• C)When making a decision a court must do so consistently with earlier decisions of higher courts within the same hierarchy.
• D)The decisions of higher courts within the same hierarchy are considered persuasive but not binding on lower courts.

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Definitions:

Tibia

The larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, commonly referred to as the shinbone.

Fibula

A thin, elongated bone situated on the outer aspect of the tibia, within the lower portion of the leg.

Clavicle

A long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone, also known as the collarbone.

Radial Notch

A depression or groove on the ulna bone that articulates with the head of the radius to form part of the elbow joint.