Res Judicata (claim preclusion)

Question 1

What is another name for Res Judicata?

Answer 1

Claim preclusion

Question 2

What is res judicata (claim preclusion)

Answer 2

An adjudication in a previous case will preclude a claim in a later case if:
* the first case ended with a valid, final judgment on the merits;
* the parties in both cases are identical or sufficiently related; and
* the same cause of action is involved in both cases.