Ratio decidendi is a legal principle that states that a judge should consider the ratio of similar cases to determine the weight to be given to evidence or...
Ratio decidendi is a legal principle that states that a judge should consider the ratio of similar cases to determine the weight to be given to evidence or testimony in a case. For example, if a case involves a murder and the defendant was mentally ill, the judge might consider the ratio of similar cases where the defendant was found not guilty to determine how much weight to give to the testimony of the victim.
Obiter dicta is a legal principle that states that a judge should draw a conclusion from the evidence that is not specifically stated in the case record. For example, if a case involves a car accident and the only evidence is that the driver was speeding, the judge might draw the conclusion that the driver was negligent