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What precedents must each of these courts follow:

a. U.S. tax Court.
b. U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
c. U.S. District Court.

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This solution discusses which precedents the U.S. tax court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the U.S. District Court must follow.

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- All of the courts listed must follow the precedents set forth by the Supreme Court and by the Court of Appeals in their respective jurisdiction. ...

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