· 7/3/2000
Chada v. Chada
Citations
- 756 A.2d 39
- 2000 Pa. Super. 186
- 2000 Pa. Super. LEXIS 1525
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- concluding that where the appellant “previously had a full and fair opportunity to pursue the claims he now raises, and although he may have failed to do so, the doctrine of res judicata bars re-litigation of (Footnote Continued
- stating that the doctrine of res judicata “subsumes” the modern doctrine of collateral estoppel
- stating “parties are entitled to rely on the finality of the litigation they both expressed their desire to achieve.”
- applying res judicata to bar subsequent action in equity, requesting that the court declare a constructive trust on certain property
- stating “parties are entitled to rely on the finality of the litigation they both expressed their desire to achieve.”
- describing res judicata as “claim preclusion,” and collateral estoppel as “issue preclusion”
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Judges: Hudock, Musmanno, Brosky
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