Multiple choice

What is the meaning of per incurium?

  1. A decision which ignores a statute on the subject

  2. A decision which ignores the case law on the subject

  3. A decision which ignores the constitution on the subject

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Per incurium, literally translated as "through lack of care", refers to a judgment of a court which has been decided without reference to a statutory provision or earlier judgment which would have been relevant.

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