Kevin is a judge hearing the case of Local Dispatch Co. v. National Transport Corp. Applying the relevant rule of law to the facts of the case requires Kevin to find previously decided cases that, in relation to the case under consideration, are
A) as different as possible.
B) as similar as possible.
C) at odds.
D) exactly identical.

Question

Kevin is a judge hearing the case of Local Dispatch Co. v. National Transport Corp. Applying the relevant rule of law to the facts of the case requires Kevin to find previously decided cases that, in relation to the case under consideration, are​
A) ​as different as possible.
B) ​as similar as possible.
C) ​at odds.
D) ​exactly identical.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When applying a rule of law to the facts of a case, judges look for previously decided cases that are as similar as possible to the current case. This allows them to apply the same legal principles and reasoning to the current case as to the previous cases. Finding cases that are different or at odds with the current case would not be helpful, and finding cases that are exactly identical would be rare if not impossible. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Kevin Is a Judge Hearing the Case of Local Dispatch