When a Court Discusses Issues Not Raised by the Facts

question 869

Multiple Choice

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

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

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