#1
Which legal system relies heavily on previous court decisions and case law?
#2
What is the Latin term commonly used to refer to a court decision that establishes a principle or rule?
#3
What is the term for a legal principle or rule that has been established through repeated court decisions?
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic of a binding precedent?
#5
What is the term for a judicial decision made by a higher court that sets a precedent for lower courts to follow in similar cases?
#6
Which of the following is NOT a primary source of law in the common law system?
#7
In the context of precedent, what does 'ratio decidendi' refer to?
#8
What is the term for a legal decision that does not establish a binding precedent?
#9
In which type of legal system is precedent considered less important compared to legislation?
#10
What is the term for a precedent that is considered as a guiding or persuasive authority but is not binding on the court?
#11
In the common law system, what is the term for a court decision that agrees with the precedent and upholds the previous decision?
#12
Which term refers to a situation where a court decides not to apply a precedent in a particular case?
#13
Which of the following is NOT a method used by courts to avoid or distinguish precedent?
#14
Which doctrine allows a court to refuse to follow precedent when it believes the precedent is wrongly decided or inapplicable to the current case?
#15
In legal terms, what is 'per incuriam'?
#16
Which principle allows courts to modify or adapt precedents to fit the circumstances of a new case?
#17