What is Res Judicata?

Res Judicata is a legal expression meaning that the civil legal dispute between the parties to litigation is decided.

How does Res Judicata Work?

Res Judicata is a principle prevents successive lawsuits involving the same facts or occurrence.

A plaintiff may not sue the defendant for the same conduct under the same or a separate cause of action.

The separate cause of action should have been raised during the initial trial. It brings the dispute to a conclusion.