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Jacks10 | 19:46 Sun 10th Aug 2008 | Law
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What are words said in passing in a court case?
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I wonder if you mean when a Judge makes comment outside of what he is required to decide (the ratio decidendi). If a Judge does this (and they very often do in order to give a full picture) it is known as obiter dicta.
19:48 Sun 10th Aug 2008
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I was going to say the same, Obiter Dicta.
19:50 Sun 10th Aug 2008
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Crossword clues should be placed in Quizzes & Puzzles

obiter dicta
19:50 Sun 10th Aug 2008
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