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Old 07-11-2009, 09:44 PM
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out of this state?


What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nevada


Hi - Is there a name or a term to use to ask a judge to consider laws from other states?
Thank you!

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Yep, wishful thinking.
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Old 07-14-2009, 12:45 PM
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If you are writing a brief and there is no controlling case or cases on point, some would call it persuasive authority.
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