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A decree or determination a dictum
Obiter dictum
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Opinion
in the House of Lords. Also the written advice given by counsel upon facts submitted to him. See DICTUM as to opinions expressed by judges which are not strictly relevant to the issue before them. The word
Verba chartarum fortius accipiuntur contra proferentem
Lords since 1877, see Birrell v. Dryer, (1884) 9 App Cas 345; and it is submitted that the dictum of Jessel, M.R., is incorrect.
Verdict
Verdict [fr. vere dictum, Lat.], the determination of a jury declared to a judge. 1. A jury's finding or decision on factual
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