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.

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资深译员Tommy，毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译有关基础设施/交通运输领域的法律文件。