Judgments are as it were the dicta of the law, and are received as truth.

Explanation

A final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction is presumed to state the law correctly and is treated as conclusive truth until reversed on appeal or vacated for jurisdictional defect.

Where this applies

• A prior court judgment is being treated as the final word on the matter.
• The previous ruling is considered truth unless it's overturned on appeal.
• A final judgment from a proper court is presumed correct and treated as conclusive.