Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Estoppel — Issue Estoppel — Binding Effect on Traditional History

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Issue estoppel prevents relitigation of traditional history already decided. The principle applies to land disputes. Better evidence cannot revive a concluded issue. The rule promotes finality. The trial court erred in allowing re-litigation. The principle is well-established.

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