The Term Ratio Decidendi Refers To

question 40

Multiple Choice

The term ratio decidendi refers to:

• A)The part of a judge's written decision that states the legal principle upon which the decision is based, which part becomes binding law.
• B)That part of the judge's decision not relevant to determination of the legal question upon which the judgement is based.
• C)A judge's remarks concerning matters other than the legal principle upon which the final decision is based.
• D)The part of the judge's decision that is not binding precedent.

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