. In your research, you find a case decided by the Court of Special Appeals of

Maryland, Starr v. Noah's Market. The facts of Starr v. Noah's Market are similar

to the facts in Mrs. Smith's case and the Court of Special Appeals held that the

injured person in that case was entitled to the damages for medical expenses

awarded by the jury.

1. Is Starr v. Noah's Market mandatory authority or persuasive authority in Mrs.Smiths case?