A court opinion interpreting a case law rule or principle may apply as precedent for a client's case that requires the application of a different common law rule or principle.

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Even if the specific common law rule or principle is different, the court's reasoning and analysis in the previous case may still be persuasive and relevant in the current case. Therefore, such court opinions may serve as persuasive precedent for other similar cases.

A Court Opinion Interpreting a Case Law Rule or Principle