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NeCede's

Maxim 8.8.3

A thing adjudged is received as truth.

Res judicata pro veritate accipitur.

Source: Dig. 50, 17, 207; 2 Kent, Comm. 120; Broom, Max. 328 Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Once a court of competent jurisdiction has rendered final judgment, the matters determined therein are conclusive between the parties — they may not be relitigated, even if the judgment was wrong.

Where this applies

  • The court already decided this issue — I can't relitigate it just because I don't like the outcome.
  • A final judgment is treated as truth between the parties, even if it seems wrong.

Topics

Judgment & Res Judicata

Legal domains

procedural

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.8.3 — A thing adjudged is received as truth. — Dig. 50, 17, 207; 2 Kent, Comm. 120; Broom, Max. 328 (Res judicata pro veritate accipitur.)

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