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Binding or controlling case law is law that a court must follow. 

In the United States, decisions by appellate courts bind lower courts in the same jurisdiction.

Similarly, federal (national law) is binding on states. According to the Supremacy Clause, treaties and federal law are binding on states — state law may not conflict with federal law or treaties.

Below is a video on binding case law.

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