Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Estoppel — Subject Matter Must Be Same for Res Judicata

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Res judicata fails if the issue and subject matter in the previous and present suits are not the same. Identity of subject matter is essential for the plea. The principle applies to civil proceedings. The court must compare both suits to determine sameness. Different subject…

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