Ratio decidendi vs obiter dicta

The two terms, in combination, describe the summary of a judge’s findings at the conclusion of a case immediately before the judge pronounces his / her decision

But, within the body of that summary, there lies (hidden) the fundamental reason for the decision

And, once the fundamental reason for the decision has been metaphorically removed from the entirity of the summary, what we are left with is, by definition, not as important as the fundamental bit

The fundamental bit is the ratio decidendi (the rationale of the decision) and the rest is obiter dicta (other things said)

OK?

So you have just 3 more clear days to ask your questions! I’m ready and waiting

If you have no more to ask, then may I wish you success on Saturday – do please let me know how you go on