Which of the following is a way to challenge or attack a legal position or argument based on a court opinion?
A)The opinion being relied on is mandatory precedent.
B)The opinion being relied on allows for other possible solutions.
C)There are equally relevant cases that do not support the position adopted in the case being relied on.
D)The court opinion being relied on no longer represents sound public policy.
E)Answers a and d above
F)Answers a,b,and c above
G)Answers b,c,and d above

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Choice B challenges the argument by pointing out that the court opinion being relied on is not the only possible solution. Choice C challenges the argument by pointing out that there are other equally relevant cases that do not support the position adopted in the case being relied on. Choice D challenges the argument by pointing out that the court opinion being relied on no longer represents sound public policy. Therefore, choices B, C, and D are all ways to challenge or attack a legal position or argument based on a court opinion.

Which of the Following Is a Way to Challenge or Attack