Precedent that must be applied or followed is known as binding precedent (alternately mandatory precedent, mandatory or binding authority, etc.). Under the doctrine of stare decisis, a lower court must honor findings of law made by a higher court that is within the appeals path of cases the court hears.
Update at 9:55 a.m. ET. 'Talk' To Go Off The Air At The End Of July; Decision Came After Discussions With Stations: The New York Times adds that the plan is the product of discussions that began more than two years ago between NPR and some of its biggest member stations.
Unfortunately, this isnât the first time âThe Talkâ host has had to leave the show due to health issues this year. In March, she took a hiatus when she came down with pneumonia while recovering from hernia surgery, People reported. Her daughter and former âFashion Policeâ host Kelly Osbourne stepped in to fill her role.