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The Essential Guide to Collateral Estoppel Motions

Meta Description: Understand the doctrine of Collateral Estoppel (Issue Preclusion) in US Civil Procedure. Learn the four essential elements, the difference from Res Judicata, and how a successful motion can prevent the re-litigation of key legal issues, saving time and resources. In the complex world of litigation, the principle of finality is paramount. Once a […]

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