Bava Batra 124B

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The Talmud explains: R' Ḥiyya is uncertain as to whether the principle that the halakha is in accordance with the opinion of R' Yehuda HaNasi in his disputes with his colleague applies specifically to a dispute with one other tanna but not to a dispute with several of his colleagues, or whether the

Rav Naḥman says that Rav says: It is prohibited to act in accordance with the statement of R' Yehuda HaNasi. The Talmud explains: Rav holds that the halakha is in accordance with the opinion of R' Yehuda HaNasi in his disputes with his single colleague, but not in his disputes with several of his c

And Rav Naḥman says his own statement: It is permitted to act in accordance with the statement of R' Yehuda HaNasi. The Talmud explains: He holds that the halakha is in accordance with the opinion of R' Yehuda HaNasi not only in his disputes with his single colleague, but even in his disputes with s

Rava says: It is prohibited to act in accordance with the statement of R' Yehuda HaNasi, but if a judge acted in accordance with the statement of R' Yehuda HaNasi, what is done is done and the decision stands. The Talmud explains: He holds that it was stated that one is inclined to follow the opini

The Talmud comments that there are conflicting opinions in halakhic midrash as to whether the halakha is in accordance with the opinion of R' Yehuda HaNasi or in accordance with the opinion of the Rabbis, as each opinion is supported by a different version of the midrash. Rav Naḥman taught a baraita