Asked by Kristy McCormick on May 21, 2024
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Persuasive precedents are
A) never used when deciding court cases.
B) precedents decided in similar cases in other jurisdictions.
C) precedents decided in a particularly decisive manner.
D) precedents decided by the Supreme Court.
Persuasive Precedents
Judicial decisions from other jurisdictions or levels of court that are not binding but may influence a court's decision.
Jurisdictions
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments, often within a specific geographic area or over certain types of legal cases.
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the highest judiciary authority in a country or jurisdiction, often having the final say in legal disputes and interpretations of law.
- Distinguish between binding and persuasive precedents, and identify examples of each.
Verified Answer
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Gabrielle SmithMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Persuasive precedents are those decided in similar cases in other jurisdictions, which a court may consider but is not obliged to follow. They can influence the decision but do not have the binding authority that mandatory precedents do.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between binding and persuasive precedents, and identify examples of each.