Q. What does the legal doctrine "per incuriam" refer to?
Answer: A judgment rendered without regard to precedent
Notes: The doctrine of per incuriam indicates that a judgment is made without considering relevant precedents, thus it does not establish a binding precedent. This principle allows courts to deviate from previous rulings when they are deemed irrelevant. The term "per incuriam" translates to "through lack of care," emphasizing the judgment’s lack of thorough legal consideration.
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