"Res judicata" is the fundamental principle that a case that's been decided can't be retried by the same parties . . . but there's an exception. Which of these is true?

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Also known as estoppel, res judicata ("a matter that has been decided") does not bar a losing party from appealing to a superior court to review the lower court's decision.

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Answer 1

A superior court can agree to decide the case again, at the losing party's request

"Res judicata" is the fundamental principle that a case that's been decided can't be retried by the same parties . . . but there's an exception. Which of these is true?

Answer A superior court can agree to decide the case again, at the losing party's request

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