Which of the following statements is true regarding persuasive authorities?

A) Persuasive authorities are binding on all courts.
B) Persuasive authorities are binding on civil courts but not criminal courts.
C) Persuasive authorities are the same as binding authorities.
D) None of these choices is correct.

Persuasive Authorities

Legal sources that a court can consider but is not obligated to follow, often used for guidance or as persuasive precedent.

Civil Courts

Institutions that handle legal disputes between individuals or organizations in non-criminal matters, such as disputes over contracts, property, and family law.