Dwight, a resident of Florida, believes that he has been wrongfully harmed by Jim in an
automobile accident. The accident took place in Dwight's home state, and when he is
researching online to see if he has a case to successfully sue Jim, he comes across a
similar case that took place in North Carolina. If Dwight sues Jim in Florida and uses
this case to prove Jim's wrongdoing, the judge probably would:
A. Agree with Dwight that the case in North Carolina establishes precedent, and thus the
judge must rule on Dwight's behalf
B. Agree with Dwight that the case in North Carolina establishes precedent, and thus the
judge will have the case tried in North Carolina
C. Use the North Carolina case as guidance, although the judge would be free to
establish his/her own decision.
D. Use the North Carolina case as guidance and use stare decisis to overturn it
E. None of the Above