Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Estoppel — Res Judicata — Final Decision on Issue

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Res judicata bars relitigation of finally decided issues. The principle applies to civil procedure. The rule promotes finality and prevents abuse. The parties are bound by the prior decision. The court will dismiss relitigation attempts. The principle is well-established.

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