C. In your research, you find an article in a well-respected academic law journal

that surveys and summarzes the law in "slip and fall cases similar to Mrs.

Smith's case in all 50 states. The article concludes that the modern trend is for

courts to hold businesses liable for plaintiffs' injuries when the plaintifi shows a

reasonable probability that the business created a potentially dangerous condition

and the business had knowledge of the potentially dangerous condition.

1. Would this summary of the law provide mandatory authority or persuasive

authority for Mrs. Smith's case?

2. Explain your answer.