Justice Jon Snow is a judge of the High Court of
Australia. His Honour has heard both sides of the case before him and is about
to make his decision. The lawyer for the plaintiff has cited a case from the
Supreme Court of Victoria, with very similar facts to the present case, in
which the plaintiff won the case.
Which of the following statements about
precedent is INCORRECT ?

Question

Justice Jon Snow is a judge of the High Court of
Australia. His Honour has heard both sides of the case before him and is about
to make his decision. The lawyer for the plaintiff has cited a case from the
Supreme Court of Victoria, with very similar facts to the present case, in
which the plaintiff won the case. 
 Which of the following statements about
precedent is  INCORRECT ?

Answer

As the precedent cited by the plaintiff is materially
similar to the case to be decided, Justice Snow is bound to decide the case in
a manner which is consistent with the judgement of the Supreme Court of
Victoria.

Answer

The precedent cited by the plaintiff may have
persuasive value, but does not have to be followed by Justice Snow.

Answer

Once Justice Snow decides the case, this
decision will become binding on all other courts in Australia.

Answer

As the Supreme Court of Victoria is below the
High Court, Justice Snow is not bound to follow the decision.

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