The New Jersey Supreme Court is deciding the rights of a surrogate mother in an adoption case. The court has never had to decide this issue before. This is called a

A) current decision.
B) binding authority.
C) persuasive authority.
D) case of first impression.

Case of First Impression

Refers to a legal case which presents a unique issue that has not previously been decided by the jurisdiction's courts.

New Jersey Supreme Court

The highest court in the U.S. state of New Jersey, with ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all cases in the state's court system.

Surrogate Mother

A woman who agrees to carry and give birth to a child for another person or couple, often through a legal agreement.