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tribunal decision

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From 41 U.S. 71 - Stephen Cocke v. Joseph a Halsey · 1842Most cited · 32 citing opinions

in every instance in which a tribunal has decided upon a matter within its regular jurisdiction, its decision must be presumed proper, and is binding until it shall be regularly reversed by a superior authority; and cannot be affected, nor the rights of persons dependent upon it be impaired, by any collateral proceeding.