A court opinion interpreting one legislative act may be used as precedent for a client's case that involves the application of a different legislative act when:
A)The statutes are part of the same legislative act
B)There is a similarity in language between the legislative acts
C)There is a similarity in function between the legislative acts
D)The key facts are identical or nearly identical
E)All of the above
F)Answers b and c above
G)Answers a,b,and c above

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Courts often look at precedents from cases involving similar legislative language or function to guide their decisions, even if the statutes are not part of the same legislative act. This approach helps ensure consistency in legal interpretation across different but related areas of law.

A Court Opinion Interpreting One Legislative Act May Be Used