California Courts of Appeal,
Appellate Practice
Jan. 3, 2019
Claim preclusion across jurisdictions: Navigating the labyrinth
Unfortunately for 1Ls, bar examinees, and litigants, claim preclusion can be complex. Its boundaries are fuzzy. It is one of the few remaining common law procedural doctrines with no statutory basis in either California or federal law.
Ryan P. McCarl
Rushing McCarl LLPPhone: (310) 896-5082
Email: ryan.mccarl@rushingmccarl.com
Ryan is an attorney and writer based in Los Angeles.
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Plaintiffs normally get only one chance to litigate their claims against a defendant. Claim preclusion -- also known as res judicata ("matter adjudicated") -- is the primary mechanism by which courts enforce this "one bite at t...
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