JAMB Government 1990 Question 4

Question 4

Judiciary

The pronouncement of judges which have the force of law are called

  1. A.judgements
  2. B.judicial oaths
  3. C.orders-in-council
  4. D.judicial precedents.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (judicial precedents.)

Explanation

Earlier court decisions that later courts must follow are judicial precedents (case law), a source of law.