Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Estoppel — Parties Cannot Re-Litigate Issues Lost in Previous Suit Under Different Guise

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A party cannot relitigate issues already decided. Conceding title in a previous suit binds the party. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The party cannot change the nature of their interest. The rule prevents abuse of process. The court will enforce the previous judgment.…

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