The Texas Supreme Court has rendered a decision on a unique negligence issue on a case involving a Texas Statute. A state court judge in Fayetteville, Arkansas is hearing a case regarding the Texas Statute. Will the judge in Fayetteville, Arkansas be required to follow the Texas Supreme Court when hearing the case?

A. No, because this contradicts the common law system
B. No, because Arkansas judges have to follow Arkansas Supreme Court decisions not Texas Supreme Court decision
C. Yes, as this is an example of how the civil law system in Texas works
D. Yes, because this is binding precedent in the state of Texas and the judge is considering a Texas Statute.
E. Yes, as required by the famous case of Marbury v. Madison

Answer: D. Yes, because this is binding precedent in the state of Texas and the judge is considering a Texas Statute.

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