An appellate court's majority opinion:
A) provides guidance for the defendant about how to apply for a retrial
B) provides guidance for the plaintiff about how to apply for a retrial
C) gives the legal rationale for a secondary appeal
D) gives the legal rationale for the court's decision
E) none of the other choices are correct

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An appellate court's majority opinion gives the legal rationale for the court's decision. It explains the legal reasoning behind the court's ruling and provides guidance for future cases with similar legal issues. It does not provide guidance for the defendant or plaintiff on how to apply for a retrial, nor does it give the legal rationale for a secondary appeal.

An Appellate Court's Majority Opinion