KeyCite treatment definitions for cases

Affirmed on reconsideration: 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.

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