Business Law

1.2 Briefly differentiate between authoritative (primary) and persuasive (secondary) sources of law and provide an example of each.

The following might help with Q1.2-

AUTHORITATIVE SOURCES OF LAW - Definition: An authoritative source of law is a body of law which takes precedence over others. They are also called primary sources. Courts are bound by authoritative sources.

PERSUASIVE SOURCES OF LAW - Definition: These are legal writings that may help guide a court in reaching a decision, but which are not binding.

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