court in banc
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From 363 U.S. 685 - United States v. American-Foreign Steamship Corp. · 1960Most cited · 282 citing opinions
En banc courts are the exception, not the rule. They are convened only when extraordinary circumstances exist that call for authoritative consideration and decision by those charged with the administration and development of the law of the circuit.