Application for reconsideration of cited case allowed but earlier decision confirmed.
Considered
Some consideration given to cited case.
Distinguished
Cited case inapplicable because of difference in facts or law.
Followed
Principle of law in cited case adopted or decider's reasoning applied.
Not Followed
Cited case expressly overruled, not applied, or judged to be bad law. Some consideration given to cited case.
Recently Added
Cited case discussed in decision(s) recently added to the service. This is a temporary designation, to be replaced by editorially assigned treatment when it becomes available.
Referred To
Cited case being referred to without comment.
Reversed in Part
Reviewing court or tribunal allowed appeal with respect to some issue(s) in cited case but dismissed appeal with respect to others.
Reversed on reconsideration
Application for reconsideration of cited case allowed and earlier decision nullified.
Setting aside/quashing appeal
Appellate court declares that the appeal is a nullity.
Varied
Decision of the lower court was substantially affirmed, but subject to a variation in the judgment.
Varied on reconsideration
Application for reconsideration of cited case allowed and some aspect of earlier decision altered.