Obiter Dicta of a Higher Court Can Become a Binding

question 67

Multiple Choice

Obiter dicta of a higher court can become a binding precedent if:

• A)the decision of the court is published in writing.
• B)another court decides to distinguish it.
• C)another court adopts it as the legal rule or principle upon which its decision is based.
• D)the Governor-General declares it to be binding.

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Definitions:

Adaptations

Traits that have evolved through natural selection, allowing organisms to survive and reproduce in their environments.

De Novo

A Latin expression meaning "from the beginning," used to describe genes, mutations, or structures that are newly formed and not inherited from parent organisms.

Modifications

Alterations or changes made to objects, organisms, or systems, often aimed at improving function or performance.

Complex Adaptions

Traits that have evolved through the specific and intricate interplay of multiple genetic and environmental factors to solve specific problems of survival or reproduction.