Courts have ruled that groups that do not obey the rules or act contrary to the rules they have themselves adopted are liable for their actions. As a result, ignoring or incorrectly applying parliamentary procedure can lead to embarrassment as well as lawsuits. The benefits of a meeting run according to parliamentary procedure extend beyond questions of liability. A presiding officer who properly applies parliamentary procedure can turn long, confrontational meetings into short, painless ones. By strictly adhering to parliamentary procedure, meetings can progress smoothly and quickly.
Parliamentary procedure is the means by which organizations make decisions.
Stated another way, parliamentary procedure is all of the laws and rules of organizations that govern the transaction of business. Without rules, there would be injustice and confusion. Hence, it is as necessary to follow the rules of parliamentary law as it is to follow the rules of a ball game or a card game. Demeter's , p. 4. There are other excellent manuals of parliamentary procedure available.