Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Res Judicata – Issue Estoppel – Applicability to Mixed Questions of Fact and Law

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Issue estoppel's scope is comprehensive—applies to all types of issues regardless of categorization. Categories covered: (1) Pure fact issues: Factual determinations in prior case; (2) Pure law issues: Legal principles/rules decided; (3) Mixed fact and law: Issues combining factual findings with legal application. All are…

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