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May 18, 2004 lease agreement rescission ejectment rent increase civil law lessor rights

Lease Termination and Rent Increases: Lessons from Chua v. Victorio

When can a lessor rescind a lease and raise rent? The Supreme Court explains in Chua v. Victorio.

Aug 20, 2001 conclusiveness of judgment collateral estoppel preclusion of issues civil procedure res judicata

Conclusiveness of Judgment: When Prior Rulings Bind Future Cases

Learn how the doctrine of conclusiveness of judgment prevents relitigation of settled issues between the same parties, even in different cases.