alleryWhy do legal writers prefer to cite primary sources?
AThey are shorter than commentary
BOnly they carry binding authority
CThey are cheaper to access
DCourts ban secondary ones
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Only they carry binding authority
Only primary sources are authoritative and precedential, while secondary ones are at best persuasive.
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