Meaning binding precedent
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binding precedentSee: precedent
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binding precedentBinding precedent means a precedent or an existing law that courts are bound to follow. For example, a lower court is bound to follow an applicable holding of a higher court in the same jurisdiction. [..]
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binding precedentA prior decision by a court that must be followed without a compelling reason or significantly different facts or issues. Courts are often bound by the decisions of appellate courts with authority to review their decisions. For example, district courts are bound by the decisions of the court of appeals that can review their cases, and all courts – [..]
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binding precedentA binding precedent is a precedent made in a superior court. It requires all lower courts to follow the same principles when dealing with similar cases.
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binding precedentThis is a reference to a previous decision or case which must be followed.
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