In practical terms, Thomas pays far less deference to prior rulings of the Court than his colleagues do.

Judge Weinstein has said he is acting, despite the prior rulings, because of his concern with speeding settlements and controlling the lawyers' fees.

But lawyers consider it unlikely that the original panel would change its prior ruling.

The Plaintiff's Counsel may ask consistent with the Court's prior rulings.

To resolve this issue the US Supreme Court looked back at a prior ruling.

In Texas, the jury is not allowed to hear facts from a mediator's prior ruling on a settlement dispute, including the result of the ruling.

Adding, Blixseth's "ultimate goal" appeared to be to upset prior rulings in the numerous cases against him pending various appeals.

The Praetor's Edict contained many different principle of law, often drawing on prior legal rulings.

Internet users must not be denied access to the Internet or have their access restricted without the prior ruling of a competent judiciary body.

"So the court's prior ruling is out the door?"