Legal Question in Constitutional Law in New Jersey
case law
If you wanted to cite a case outside the state jurisdiction in which you are, would you use the Full Faith & Credit clause of the national Constitution as your authority to do so, or what?
Asked on 3/20/08, 9:47 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry Zuckerman
Pollack & Zuckerman
Re: case law
No. Cases from other states are not binding on courts in other states. However, you can cite them by saying that the case is persuasive and that the court SHOULD follow the case's reasoning.
There is no need to cite full faith and credit.
Answered on 3/20/08, 9:54 am
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