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What does the legal term res judicata mean?

Asked by Bretbocook (105points) October 25th, 2010
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Litigation in this context

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Res judicata means the matter has been decided by the courts and is not eligible for appeal.

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It means an issue has been resolved judicially and will not be again considered by the court.

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