Claim Preclusion

A final judgment on the merits bars the same parties from relitigating the same claim arising from the same transaction or occurrence.

Related Verdicts & Judgments rules

• Issue PreclusionIssue preclusion bars relitigation of issues actually litigated, determined, and essential to a prior judgment.
• Nonmutual Issue PreclusionNonmutual issue preclusion may apply when fair and the party to be bound had a full opportunity to litigate.
• Res Judicata ExceptionsExceptions to claim preclusion include lack of jurisdiction, inconsistent judgments, and express reservations.

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