Precedent
Disapprove
When a court in a subsequent case disagrees with a Precedent of a court of the same level in the hierarchy.
Over-ruling
When a higher court in a subsequent case decides not to follow a set Precendent.
Persuasive Precedent
Decisions made by judges in past cases that judges can follow; but, are not obliged to follow.
Binding Precedent
Decisions made by judges in past cases that subsequent cases must be followed. Linked with 'ratio decidendi'.
Precedent
Decisions made by judges in past cases that subsequent cases must follow.
Distinguish
Facts of the subsequent case that are sufficiently different. Therefore, Precedent is not followed.
Ratio Decidendi
Reason for deciding on the judgment of a particular case. Moreover, the legal decision for a case.
Obiter Dictum
Things said by the judge that are beyond the actual reasoning of the case.
Reversing
When a case goes for appeal, judges change the decision of the first hearing; therefore, a new Precedent is made.