5.01 Explanatory: “Same Decision” is a term used in the legal industry to refer to a decision made by a court or tribunal that is consistent with, or in accordance with, a previous decision made on a similar matter. This type of decision is often seen in appeals or cases where the facts and circumstances are similar to a past case. The court or tribunal will review the facts and law of the current case and make a decision that is consistent with the previous decision. There are two types of 5.01 Explanatory: “Same Decision” rulings: a ruling based on a similar precedent, and a ruling based on a different precedent with similar facts and circumstances.