@NewAlexandria: For instance, if judges were required to rule in a certain manner due to (perhaps outdated legislation), but they did not want their decision to be binding on subordinate courts. (law.stackexchange.com)
Far better to learn the lesson while it's a difference between an A - and a B +, and before they invoice 50K in legal fees while basing arguments / work on outdated legislation. (slaw.ca)
If the government wants to allow increased foreign ownership, then it should rewrite the outdated legislation. (canadianbusiness.com)