Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Estoppel per Rem Judicatam / Issue Estoppel – Parties Bound by Prior Final Decision

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Res judicata binds parties and privies. Issues conclusively determined cannot be relitigated. The principle applies to both cause of action estoppel and issue estoppel. The previous decision must be final and on the merits. The court must have been competent. The rule promotes finality and…

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