Does a three-judge panel have any power to overrule a previous decision?
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The following excerpt is from Petrocelli v. Angelone, 248 F.3d 877 (9th Cir. 2001):
9. See Branch v. Tunnell, 14 F.3d 449, 456 (9th Cir. 1994) (noting the general rule that a three-judge panel cannot overrule previous decisions of this court).
9. See Branch v. Tunnell, 14 F.3d 449, 456 (9th Cir. 1994) (noting the general rule that a three-judge panel cannot overrule previous decisions of this court).
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