Burguieres v. Pollingue

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• finding a judgment that disposes of the merits in whole or part is final
• “For purposes of res judicata, a valid judgment is one rendered by a court with jurisdiction over both the subject matter and the parties after proper notice was given.”
• discussing when res judi- cata applies under Louisiana law
• providing that for purposes of res judicata, a valid judgment is one rendered by a court with jurisdiction over both the subject matter and the parties after proper notice was given and a final judgment is one that disposes of the merits in whole or in part

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