Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Parties — Order Binding Non-Parties — Non-Party Not Represented Cannot Be Bound by Judgment

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A judgment cannot bind a non-party unless they fall within the exceptions of estoppel or standing by. Binding a non-party without representation is unjust. The principle protects persons from being affected by litigation they did not participate in. The exceptions are narrow. The court will…

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