Res judicata
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Court procedure
Res judicata is the rule that a matter already finally decided by a competent court cannot be tried again between the same parties.
What does Res judicata mean in plain words?
It stops people from re-filing the same dispute after losing. If your earlier suit on the same issue was decided on merits, a later suit between the same people on that issue will usually be dismissed.
When will I hear Res judicata?
The court held that the second suit was barred by res judicata.
Which law covers Res judicata?
Section 11, Code of Civil Procedure 1908