What Role Does Policy Consideration Play in Common Law Adjudication

question 4

Multiple Choice

What role does policy consideration play in common law adjudication?

• A)It guides the interpretation of precedent.
• B)It is binding precedent.
• C)It is persuasive but not binding precedent.
• D)It plays no role in common law adjudication.

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