In the Context of a Case Report, the Ratio Decidendi

question 85

Multiple Choice

In the context of a case report, the ratio decidendi is:

• A)The factual circumstances relied on by the judge or jury in making their decision.
• B)The question of law required to be determined by the trial judge.
• C)The judge's determination of the question of law by reference to the material facts.
• D)A judge's remarks concerning matters other than the legal principle upon which the final decision is based.

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