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.
