Lavonda discovered that the 5ᵗʰ Circuit (where Lavonda resides)has recently issued a favorable opinion with respect to an issue that she is going to litigate with the IRS.Lavonda should choose which of the following trial courts to hear her case:

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The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' favorable opinion would be binding on the U.S. District Court within its jurisdiction, and persuasive in the Tax Court. Therefore, Lavonda should choose either the Tax Court or the U.S. District Court to benefit from the favorable opinion.

Lavonda Discovered That the 5ᵗʰ Circuit (Where Lavonda Resides)has Recently