Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel: Tools for Plaintiffs and Defendants

by Warren Freedman

Book Overview

With court calendars already overcrowded and the number of civil cases steadily mounting, prolonged litigation and successive lawsuits are becoming an increasing burden on plaintiffs, defendants, and the court system alike. The doctrines of res judicata and collateral estoppel, which are well respected by both the bench and the bar, offer the best means for avoiding such situations and for reaching swift and definitive judgement. This volume is the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899302777
• ISBN13: 9780899302775
• Release Date: February 1988
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"