Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Double Jeopardy for Torts

What is the legal term for not allowing a plaintiff to sue a defendant more then once for same thing in civil court. Double jeopardy is for criminal.


Asked on 7/18/07, 1:55 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Double Jeopardy for Torts

issue/claim preclusion

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Answered on 7/18/07, 2:04 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Double Jeopardy for Torts

res judicata

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Answered on 7/18/07, 2:39 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Double Jeopardy for Torts

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Res judicata.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/18/07, 5:18 pm


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