PrincipleEVIDENCE LAW — Res Judicata — Issue Estoppel — Effect of Previous Determination
- Area of law
- EVIDENCE LAW
- Court
- Supreme Court
Issue estoppel prevents relitigation of decided issues. The previous determination is conclusive. The principle applies to both facts and legal consequences. The exception is for new material not reasonably available before. The rule promotes finality and judicial economy. The party asserting estoppel must prove the…
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