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Aug 4, 2009 civil-law res-judicata finality-of-judgments laches rules-of-court litigation

Finality of Judgments: Why Prior Dismissals Can Prevent New Lawsuits

A dismissed case can bar a refiled lawsuit. The Supreme Court explains the doctrine of res judicata and finality of judgments.