The facts of a case are important in determining which law or laws apply to the case. The judiciary must apply the relevant laws to the facts of the case in order to make a fair decision. However, the facts themselves are not always determinative and the judiciary does have some discretion in making decisions.

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The Facts of a Case

Question 59

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The facts of a case

A) are largely irrelevant,in that the judiciary has wide freedom with decisions.
B) affect which law or laws will apply to the case.
C) are important only if the case involves a statutory dispute.
D) are important only if the case involves a constitutional dispute.
E) are important about 50 percent of the time.

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