PRIOR SUIT
Res Judicata (claims):
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-- elemen
t
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-- scope
......
-- approach
.........
* "
right rule" v. "wrong rule"
..........
* both
was
and
should have been
decided
Collateral Estoppel (issues):
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-- element
s
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-- scope
......
-- approach
.........
* only an issue that was
actually
decided
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(
and for completeness of coverage)
Stare Decisis (precedent):
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-- lower court applies higher court prec.
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-- Full Faith & Credit (sister)
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Jud Code 1738 (fed)