Definitions of res judicata
the legal principle that once a matter is decided by a court, it is finally decided and cannot be tried again, unless on appeal
The defendant initially responded with a motion to dismiss on the grounds of res judicata.
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cosa juzgada means:
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the legal principle that once a matter is decided by a court, it is finally decided and cannot be tried again, unless on appeal
The defendant initially responded with a motion to dismiss on the grounds of res judicata.