A case is on point if:
A)The key facts are sufficiently similar to the key facts of the client's case
B)The key facts and background facts are sufficiently similar to the key facts and background facts of the client's case
C)The rule of law of the court opinion is sufficiently similar to the rule of law of the client's case
D)The legal questions are the same
E)All of the above
F)Answers a and d above
G)Answers a and c above

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A case is on point if the key facts and background facts are sufficiently similar to the client's case and the rule of law in the court opinion is also sufficiently similar to the rule of law in the client's case. Therefore, choice G (answers a and c above) is the best answer. Choice A (key facts sufficiently similar) and choice C (rule of law sufficiently similar) are both necessary factors for a case to be on point. Choice D (legal questions the same) is not necessarily a requirement as different cases may have different legal questions but still be on point. Choice B (key facts and background facts sufficiently similar) is too broad and may include irrelevant details that do not affect the outcome of the case.

A Case Is on Point If