According to the Doctrine of Precedent

question 48

Multiple Choice

According to the doctrine of precedent:

• A)A judge is only obliged to follow decisions made by judges in higher courts within the same court hierarchy.
• B)A judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland is obliged to follow a decision made by the Queensland Magistrates court.
• C)A judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland must follow a decision made by the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
• D)A binding precedent is a previous decision about a question of fact that a judge must follow.

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Definitions:

Statute of Frauds

A legal principle that requires certain types of contracts to be in writing and signed by the party to be charged, to be enforceable.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to another party, if the latter has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.

Preliminary Performance

Initial actions or activities undertaken before the main performance, often to prepare or test.

Statute of Frauds

A legal principle that requires certain types of contracts and agreements to be written and signed to be considered enforceable.