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.]