Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Estoppel Per Rem Judicatam — Fundamental Requirements

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Estoppel per rem judicatam requires clear proof that parties, issues, and subject matter are identical in both cases. All three elements must be established. The principle applies to civil proceedings. The rule ensures that res judicata only bars truly identical disputes. The burden of proving…

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