Latin Terms and Phrases - A
Per Incuriam
| Category | A |
|---|---|
| Title | Per Incuriam |
| Details | The meaning of the phrase is ‘through want of care’. This phrase is used to mean a decision of the Court which is mistaken. This is an exception to the doctrine of ‘stare decisis’. A decision of the Court is not binding precedent if it is given per incuriam. |
| Created On | April 23, 2011, 6:27 PM |
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