Kurt is a judge hearing the case of Local Co. v. Macro Corp. Applying the relevant rule of law to the facts of the case requires Kurt to find previ?ously decided cases that, in relation to the case under con?sidera?tion, are
A) as different as possible.
B) as similar as possible.
C) at odds.
D) exactly identical.

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When applying the relevant rule of law to the facts of the case, the judge needs to find previously decided cases that are as similar as possible to the current case. This is because these cases will provide guidance on how to apply the law to the current case, and will help establish a precedent that can be followed in future cases with similar facts.

Kurt Is a Judge Hearing the Case of Local Co