When Deciding Cases of First Impression, Courts May Consider Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

When deciding cases of first impression, courts may consider which of the following factors?

• A) Legal principles and policies underlying previous court decisions or statutes
• B) Fairness
• C) Social values and customs
• D) Public policy
• E) All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

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