When it comes to interpreting statutes,a precedent is formed when courts
A)decide on the meaning of the language of the statute.
B)decide what the language of the statute means; whether it applies to the facts of a case; and,if it does,its consequences.
C)determine whether the statute applies to the facts of a case.
D)decide on the consequences of the statute when applied to a particular case.
E)use and apply an existing case to the case being dealt with.

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A precedent is formed when courts interpret the language of a statute, determine its applicability to the facts of a case, and decide on the consequences of its application.

When It Comes to Interpreting Statutes,a Precedent Is Formed When