Res judicata literally means ‘a matter adjudged; a thing judicially acted upon or decided; [or] a thing or matter settled by judgment.’” Res judicata “lays the rule […]
Res judicata requires identity of parties as one of the elements of the doctrine. However, absolute identity is not required. Substantial identity of parties is sufficient. […]
Conclusiveness of judgment requires only the identities of parties and issues. Absolute identity of parties is not required, shared identity of interest is sufficient to invoke […]
Motion for leave to file the second Motion for Reconsideration is no longer prohibited once it is granted. The SC granted leave to file the Supplemental […]
Res judicata means “a matter adjudged; a thing judicially acted upon or decided; a thing or matter settled by judgment.” This doctrine applies where the complainants […]
