Res Judicata

Res judicata is a legal principle that prevents the same dispute from being tried again in court once a final judgment has been made. This means that if a case has been decided by a competent court, the same parties cannot re-litigate the same issue or claim in the future. The purpose of res judicata is to promote judicial efficiency and fairness by ensuring that decisions are respected and settled matters are not endlessly revisited, allowing individuals and the legal system to move forward without the risk of contradictory outcomes.