When We Talk About Predictability Being a Major Element of Law,we

question 30

Multiple Choice

When we talk about predictability being a major element of law,we mean that

• A)although the law is predictable,the outcome of a given dispute between people is not.
• B)people should be more likely to be able to predict when they can circumvent a law.
• C)the law itself is not predictable,only the cases that are decided.
• D)by using common sense,the decision of any court can be determined in advance.
• E)people should be able to find out where they stand and how to act with reasonable certainty.

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