A case on an entirely new area of law is appealed to the High Court. In making its decision which approach will the High Court most likely take?

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The Court will consider the approaches of courts in other jurisdictions

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The Court will decide the issue without any reference to any other previous legal material

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The Court will consider previous legal authority on similar or related issues, broader legal principles and public policy

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The Court will decide that the dispute is outside its jurisdiction and request that parliament legislate on the issue

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