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To: philman_36
The CHIEF JUSTICE delivered the opinion of the court.

You are aware of what the legal definition of obiter dictum is, aren't you?

26 posted on 11/30/2011 5:57:36 AM PST by SoJoCo
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To: SoJoCo

Fogbow...calling all fogbow members....


27 posted on 11/30/2011 6:01:12 AM PST by Triple (Socialism denies people the right to the fruits of their labor, and is as abhorrent as slavery)
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To: SoJoCo

Since YOU have special knowledge regarding
INELIGIBLEs like Obama and Romney, please
favor us with the definition, and its relevance.


30 posted on 11/30/2011 6:09:28 AM PST by Diogenesis ("Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. " Pres. Ronald Reagan)
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To: SoJoCo
See 28.

...a comment by a judge in a decision or ruling which is not required to reach the decision...
The comment was used to reach the decision.
It's not dicta.

31 posted on 11/30/2011 6:10:44 AM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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