Res Judicata & Collateral Estoppel: Understanding Claim Preclusion and Issue Preclusion

Описание: Explore the principles of Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel in this comprehensive video on civil procedure. Learn about how Res Judicata, or claim preclusion, prevents multiple lawsuits over the same claim and ensures that judgments are not contradictory. Discover the three key factors required for claim preclusion, including the same claim, same parties, and final judgment on the merits.

We also delve into Collateral Estoppel, or issue preclusion, which prevents re-litigation of specific issues that have already been decided. Understand the four factors necessary for issue preclusion and how they apply in different scenarios, including its application from the defendant and plaintiff perspectives.

This video is essential for law students, legal professionals, and anyone interested in the concepts of claim and issue preclusion in the U.S. legal system. Key topics covered include:

Res Judicata (Claim Preclusion): Preventing Multiple Lawsuits on the Same Claim
Factors for Claim Preclusion: Same Claim, Same Parties, Final Judgment
Collateral Estoppel (Issue Preclusion): Preventing Re-litigation of Issues
Factors for Issue Preclusion: Final Judgment, Litigated Issue, Essential to Judgment
Application in Legal Cases: Perspectives of Defendants and Plaintiffs

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