In a court case, "dictum" or "dicta" is:
A)a statement or remark that is not necessary tosupport the court's decision
B)the legal concept that bars relitigation on the same set of facts
C)a judgment that reverses the determination of a jury
D)none of these are correct

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"Dictum" or "dicta" refers to statements or remarks made by a judge that are not necessary to support the court's decision. These are considered peripheral comments and do not have the binding authority of the main ruling.

In a Court Case, "Dictum" or "Dicta" Is