LAW OF THE CASE

law of the case. 1. The doctrine holding that a decision rendered in a former appeal of a case is binding in a later appeal. [Cases: Appeal and Error  1097; Courts  99. C.J.S. Appeal and Error

§§ 849, 851–852; Courts§ 149.] 2. An earlier decision giving rise to the application of this doctrine. Cf. LAW OF THE TRIAL; RES JUDICATA; STARE DECISIS. LAW OF THE CIRCUIT

law of the circuit. 1. The law as announced and followed by a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. [Cases: Courts  96(4). C.J.S. Courts §§ 150, 152–153.] 2. The rule that one panel of judges on a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals should not overrule a decision of another panel of judges on the same court. [Cases: Courts  90(2). C.J.S. Courts § 141.] 3. The rule that an opinion of one U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is not binding on another circuit but may be considered persuasive. [Cases: Courts  96(5). C.J.S. Courts §§ 152–153.]

 [Blacks Law 8th]