A court opinion interpreting one legislative act may be used as precedent for a client's case that involves the application of a different legislative act when:
A. The statutes are part of the same legislative act
B. There is a similarity in language between the legislative acts
C. There is a similarity in function between the legislative acts
D. The key facts are identical or nearly identical
E. All of the above
F. Answers b and c above
G. Answers a, b, and c above
Answer: F
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