A written observation, remark, or opinion by a judge to?illustrate or suggest an argument or rule of law not incidental to the case at hand, and which, therefore, although persuasive, is not binding on the judge. Back to the Top
a statement or saying, especially a formal statement of fact, opinion, principle, etc., or of one's will or judgment; a pronouncement; a noteworthy statement, as a formal pronouncement of a principle, proposition, or opinion, or an observation intended or regarded as authoritative.
An expression by a judge that is on a point other than the exact issue in the case. It is not binding precedent, although it may be cited in legal argument.
A statement, remark or observation in a judicial opinion not necessary for the decision of the case. Dictum differs from the holding in that it is not binding on the courts in future cases. Pg. 232 text. Barron's pg. 143.
A written opinion from a judge that is not about an issue essential to deciding the case at hand. Dicta are not binding as precedent for later court actions but are often influential.
Collateral statement or comment by judge not related or necessary for the formulation of the decision of a case.
The term is Latin for "remark." This remark comes from a judge regarding a legal principle related to the ruling at hand.
Dictum is a statement by a court on a question that may be related to, but is not strictly essential to, the decision. When a court issues an opinion on a question that is essential to the decision, this constitutes the holding, which must be applied to the present case and to future cases. Dictum, on the other hand, is not legally binding in future cases. (See also "Holding").
A statement in a court's opinion that is not necessary to the decision of the case, but that is included as "by the way" remark of the court. (Formally called "obiter dictum"; plural, "dicta.")
an authoritative declaration
an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding
a dogmatic assertion, invaluable to priests and preachers who would control people's ways of thinking and behaving but not something that anyone should respect, occult or otherwise, unless it is based on sound evidence
an opinion expressed by the court which, not being necessarily involved in a case, lacks the force of an adjudication
a pronouncement of a formal nature coming from the Latin dicere
The written opinion of a judge, expressing an idea, argument, or rule that is not essential for determination of the issues.
A formal statement usually made by a judge is the process of a judgement made in a particular case.
(pl. dicta) (Latin) a saying or usually a judicial statement
Latin: n. an authoritative saying or maxim.
Judge's remark in a court ruling not in and of itself embodying the law, it merely illustrates or amplifies the ruling. Alternately, the ruling made by an Arbitrator.
In common law legal terminology a dictum (plural dicta) is any statement that forms a part of the judgment of a court, in particular a court whose decisions have value as precedent under the doctrine of stare decisis.