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.
The end of âDowntonâ in March will mean that PBSâs highest-rated program will be going off the air. The huge popularity of the show has meant a big boost in both ratings and cultural power for the network.