Note: Case law or judical decisions are an important part of the legal process; however, note that when a new statute is enacted and/or the language of a statute changes-- case law addressing or applying that statute may no longer be

presidential or persuasive.  Be very careful in this area!!  The answers may not be as easy as they first appear to be.  An attorney might have an opinion about the case laws applicable but it is ultimately up to the courts to decide such issues.