Which of the following most accurately describes obiter dicta?
A . It is the legal principle used by a court to decide a case.
B . It is the legal principle used by a court to decide a case which is binding upon lower courts called upon to decide a similar case.
C . It is a statement of law made “by the way” which is not binding on future courts which are called upon to decide a similar case.
D . It is a statement of law made “by the way” which is binding on future courts which are called upon to decide a similar case.
Answer: C