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Paralegal

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The term “case law” refers to _____________________________.
  1. The law that an attorney must apply on behalf of a client in a given case.
  2. The process of synthesizing prior cases to develop a legal principle or rule.
  3. Written opinions, prepared by juries, ruling on an issue or case and delivered to the judge.
  4. Written judicial opinions ruling on an issue or case and published in case reporters.
Explanation
Answer: D - Written judicial opinions ruling on an issue or case and published in case reporters. Most written judicial opinions are prepared by appellate courts or supreme courts and published in reporters that collect all opinions from that court.
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