Judicial Precedent Key Points

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Key Word

Defintion

Stare Decisis

Ratio Decidendi

Obiter Dicta

Binding Precedent

Original Precedent

Persuasive Precedent

Court Hierarchy

London Street Tramways v LCC

Smith (1961)

1966 Practice Statement

Herrington v BRB (1972)

Shivpuri (1986)

Austin v South walk LBC

Young v Bristol Aeroplane co LTD (1944)

Distinguishing

Overruling

Reversing

Law Reporting

Advantages

Disadvantages

Court of Appeal same power as SC?

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