Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Res Judicata / Estoppel – Privies and classification of privies

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Privity determines who is bound by a judgment. Three classes exist: blood, law, and estate. The principle applies to res judicata and issue estoppel. The rule identifies persons with sufficient relationship. The court will examine the relationship. The principle is well-established.

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