estoppel by former judgment
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From 74 U.S. 82 - Aurora City v. West · 1868Most cited · 214 citing opinions
The estoppel, where the judgment was rendered upon the merits, whether on demurrer, agreed statement, or verdict, extends to every material allegation or statement which, having been made on one side and denied on the other, was at issue in the cause, and was determined in the course of the proceedings.