For a Case to Be on Point and Apply as Precedent

question 4

Multiple Choice

For a case to be on point and apply as precedent:

• A)The significant or key facts of the court opinion must be sufficiently similar to the key facts of the client's case
• B)If the facts are not similar,the rule of law or legal principle applied in the court opinion must be so broad that it applies to many diverse fact situations
• C)The rule of law or legal principle applied in the court opinion must be the same or sufficiently similar to the rule of law or legal principle that applies in the client's case
• D)The background facts and key facts of the court opinion must be sufficiently similar to the background and key facts of the client's case
• E)All of the above
• F)Answers a,b,and c above
• G)Answers b,c,and d above

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