Overruling definition
Overruling means that the law laid down in one case is overruled in another case.
Examples of Overruling in a sentence
Overruling the district court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit determined that res judicata barred the plaintiffs’ claims.
Over-ruling of WA Branch action by Federal Executive after appeal by 9 members.
After conducting a trial on the PSA and Settlement Plan, on December 12, 2003 the Bankruptcy Court issued its “Memorandum Decision Approving Settlement Agreement and Overruling Objections to Confirmation of Reorganization Plan.” The Court, however, did not issue a Confirmation Order and has set a status conference for December 22, 2003 to consider any action taken by the Commission.