Activity 1.13 - Reading

Task

1. Read Judicial JP Manual chapter 1, part 4, paragraphs 4.3 - 4.4 and New Zealand Legal System chapter 9.
2. As you read, make notes on the meanings of the following terms:
   • doctrine of precedent
   • binding decision
   • persuasive decision
   • distinguishing a case
   • ratio decidendi
   • obiter dicta