PrincipleCIVIL PROCEDURE – Res Judicata – Limitation on Use of Extrinsic Evidence to Sustain Plea
- Area of law
- CIVIL PROCEDURE
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- Supreme Court
Res judicata pleas should be determinable from pleadings and limited evidence showing identity of parties, issues, and subject matter. "Massive extrinsic evidence"—extensive testimony and documents beyond the previous judgment and basic connecting facts—should not be required or permitted. Such evidence defeats res judicata's purpose: avoiding…
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