When a Court Discusses Issues Not Raised by the Facts

question 92

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a group that encourages individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Moral Judgments

Are determinations of what is right and wrong based on ethical principles, societal norms, or personal beliefs, influencing behaviors and decisions.

Mental Efficiency

The ability of the brain to process information quickly and effectively, using the least amount of cognitive resources.

Reality Testing

A psychological process to distinguish what is internally fantasized from what is external and real in the environment.