Suchta v. Robinett’s Empirical Analysis

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1 district · 1 state decisions

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1. “The purposes of the rule are “to prevent multiplicity of actions and to achieve resolution in a single lawsuit of all disputes arising out of common matters.” Southern Constr. Co. v. Pickard, 1962, 371 U.S. 57, 60 , 83 S.Ct. 108, 110 , 9 L.Ed.2d 31 . If a case has been tried, protection both of the court and of the parties dictates that there should be no further directly related litigation. But if the case is settled, normally the court has not been greatly burdened, and the parties can protect themselves by demanding cross-releases. In such circumstances, absent a release, better-tailored justice seems obtainable by applying principles of equitable estoppel.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Martin v. Frett