A court held that a landlord, who placed television transmitters and microphones in a tenant's apartment for security purposes, wrongfully invaded the tenant's privacy. The court noted, however, that cameras in the common hallways may not violate the tenants' privacy rights. This last statement would be considered:

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A court held that a landlord, who placed television transmitters and microphones in a tenant's apartment for security purposes, wrongfully invaded the tenant's privacy. The court noted, however, that cameras in the common hallways may not violate the tenants' privacy rights. This last statement would be considered:​

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The last statement is considered dictum because it is an observation or remark made by the court but is not essential to the decision of the case.

A Court Held That a Landlord, Who Placed Television Transmitters