In judicial reasoning, what is ratio decidendi?
Correct answer: B. The legal principle necessary for deciding the case
- A. A judge's personal opinion about an unrelated issue
- B. The legal principle necessary for deciding the case
- C. A statement made by a witness during the proceedings
- D. A comment that has no effect on the decision
Explanation
Ratio decidendi is the legal reasoning or principle necessary for the court's decision and may provide a binding precedent. An obiter dictum is an additional judicial observation that is generally persuasive rather than binding.
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