The passage suggests that the realists believed which one of the following to be true of the dicta in a judge's writt...

AnkitM February 15, 2016

Correct answer choice

Hi, can you please break down the answer choices? I'm having a hard time seeing as to why the correct answer is D. Thanks in advance!

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AnkitM February 15, 2016

I understand choices A and B are reviewing it again, but I still can't seem to figure out why C and E are incorrect.

BMoore May 29, 2016

The judges decisions are based on the holding - not the dicta. Therefore "E" is out since the holding is based on rules and precedents while dicta is more uncertain and amorphous.
"C" - dicta are matters that are not essential to the decision, Therefore, they are not likely to be fixed; yet more based on circumstances that are more case specific,