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Question | Answer |
Legal Principle | Cases that have a common theme |
Jurisdiction | The boundary of the courts power |
Statutory interpretation | When the courts go back and examine what parliament meant or wanted when the legislation was made |
Negligence | To act recklessly or carelessly |
Obiter dictum | Latin for 'words in passing' It is the judges personal thoughts about a case |
Ratio decideni | The reasoning behind the judges decision. Contains principles of the law which the judges uses to come to their decision. |
Stare decisis | The lower courts have to follow the decision of the higher courts. |
Hierarchy | Order of courts importance |
Precedent | Like cases are treated alike. A law made by courts which may be used in future cases. |
Law made by a judge is know as | A common Law A Judge made Law A case Law |
Courts main role is to | Settle disputes |
Persuasive Precedent | Involves decisions, which are influential but not binding. They can be made by Judges from a lower court, a different hierarchy or even a different country |
Binding Precedent | Must be followed in future cases. Must be from the same hierarchy and from a higher court. |
Precedent used in courts | Legal teams present a precedent for a judge to follow. They will provide the most favorable precedent for the present case. |
The types of courts in the hierarchy | Lowest - Magistrate Middle - County Highest - Supreme (2) Trial of division and Court of Appeal |
By-product | Where courts change/make a law to help settle a dispute |
What court did the Studded Belt case start in? | Magistrate |
What court was the Studded Belt taken to? | Supreme |
Statue | A law made by Parliament |
Criminal outcome | Known as a sanction |
Civil outcome | Known as damage |
Lawyers | Do the research for a barrister |
Barristers | Speak to the judge |
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