Tom, a paralegal, is researching state law involving private adoptions.He comes across a case on "all fours" from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.The case that Tom found would be a:

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is a federal court, and its decisions are not binding on state law matters. Therefore, the case would be considered persuasive authority for state law issues.

Tom, a Paralegal, Is Researching State Law Involving Private Adoptions