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Res Judicata

February 10, 2016 by: Content Team

The doctrine of res judicata is similar to the criminal law concept of double jeopardy, but in a civil law setting. Res judicata bars any party to a civil lawsuit from suing again on the same claim or issue that has previously been decided by the court. This includes any issue that was heard and decided in the first lawsuit, […]

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