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collateral estoppel doctrine in New Mexico

32 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1972–2022 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (25)

CaseFollowedCited
Padilla v. Intel Corp.green
nmctapp · 1998 · cited in 3 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Padilla, 1998-NMCA-125,¶ 24 (concluding that the district court did not abuse its discretion in applying the collateral estoppel doctrine to the findings of a workers’ compensation judge in a subsequent negligence action); Mascarenas v. City of Albuquerque, 2012-NMCA-031, ¶ 37 , 274 P.3d 781 (holding that the district court did not err in concluding that findings of the city personnel board resulting in termination of an employee precluded litigating the employee’s due process and Family Leave Act (FMLA) claims).

2013See Padilla, 1998-NMCA-125 ^ 24 (concluding that the district court did not abuse its discretion in applying the collateral estoppel doctrine to the findings of a workers’ compensation judge in a subsequent negligence action); Mascarenas v. City of Albuquerque, 2012-NMCA-031, ¶ 37 , 274 P.3d 781 (holding that the district court did not err in concluding that findings of the city personnel board resulting in termination of an employee precluded litigating the employee’s due process and Family Leave Act (FMLA) claims).

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Deflon v. Sawyersgreen
nm · 2006 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See Ullrich v. Blanchard, 2007-NMCA-145, ¶ 19 , 142 N.M. 835 , 171 P.3d 774 (outlining the four collateral estoppel elements). {14} The collateral estoppel doctrine “prevents a party from re-litigating ultimate facts or issues actually and necessarily decided in a prior suit,” Deflon v. Sawyers, 2006-NMSC-025, ¶ 13 , 139 N.M. 637 , 137 P.3d 577 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted), provided the party has “had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue in the prior litigation.” Tunis, 2014-NMCA-025 , ¶ 24 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

2022See Ullrich v. Blanchard, 2007-NMCA-145, ¶ 19 , 142 N.M. 835 , 171 P.3d 774 (outlining the four collateral estoppel elements). {14} The collateral estoppel doctrine “prevents a party from re-litigating ultimate facts or issues actually and necessarily decided in a prior suit,” Deflon v. Sawyers, 2006-NMSC-025, ¶ 13 , 139 N.M. 637 , 137 P.3d 577 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted), provided the party has “had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue in the prior litigation.” Tunis, 2014-NMCA-025 , ¶ 24 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

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Ullrich v. Blanchardgreen
nmctapp · 2007 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See Ullrich v. Blanchard, 2007-NMCA-145, ¶ 19 , 142 N.M. 835 , 171 P.3d 774 (outlining the four collateral estoppel elements). {14} The collateral estoppel doctrine “prevents a party from re-litigating ultimate facts or issues actually and necessarily decided in a prior suit,” Deflon v. Sawyers, 2006-NMSC-025, ¶ 13 , 139 N.M. 637 , 137 P.3d 577 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted), provided the party has “had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue in the prior litigation.” Tunis, 2014-NMCA-025 , ¶ 24 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

2022See Ullrich v. Blanchard, 2007-NMCA-145, ¶ 19 , 142 N.M. 835 , 171 P.3d 774 (outlining the four collateral estoppel elements). {14} The collateral estoppel doctrine “prevents a party from re-litigating ultimate facts or issues actually and necessarily decided in a prior suit,” Deflon v. Sawyers, 2006-NMSC-025, ¶ 13 , 139 N.M. 637 , 137 P.3d 577 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted), provided the party has “had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue in the prior litigation.” Tunis, 2014-NMCA-025 , ¶ 24 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

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State Ex Rel. Otto v. Fieldgreen
nm · 1925 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Bogle Farms, 1996-NMSC-051 , ¶¶ 23, 26; cf. Otto, 31 N.M. at 126 , 241 P. at 1030 (indicating that the case was “of great importance, not only to the litigant who seeks protection of the right he claims, but also it is of great public interest, because there is involved the policy and interest of the [S]tate as a trustee with respect to its school fund”).

2011Bogle Farms, 1996-NMSC-051 , ¶¶ 23, 26; cf. Otto, 31 N.M. at 126 , 241 P. at 1030 (indicating that the case was “of great importance, not only to the litigant who seeks protection of the right he claims, but also it is of great public interest, because there is involved the policy and interest of the [S]tate as a trustee with respect to its school fund”).

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Shovelin v. CENTRAL NM ELEC. CO-OP.green
nm · 1993 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1998–2007
2 sentences

2007Coop., 115 N.M. 293, 299 , 850 P.2d 996, 1002 (1993) (stating that whether the doctrine of collateral estoppel should be applied is within the trial court’s discretion, reviewed for an abuse of discretion on appeal); Hyden v. Law Firm of McCormick, Forbes, Caraway & Tabor, 115 N.M. 159, 164 , 848 P.2d 1086, 1091 (Ct.App.1993) (stating that even when all the elements of collateral estoppel are present, the trial court must consider whether countervailing equities militate against application of the doctrine); Reeves v. Wimberly, 107 N.M. 231, 234 , 755 P.2d 75, 78 (Ct.App.1988) (directing that

2007Coop., 115 N.M. 293, 299 , 850 P.2d 996, 1002 (1993) (stating that whether the doctrine of collateral estoppel should be applied is within the trial court’s discretion, reviewed for an abuse of discretion on appeal); Hyden v. Law Firm of McCormick, Forbes, Caraway & Tabor, 115 N.M. 159, 164 , 848 P.2d 1086, 1091 (Ct.App.1993) (stating that even when all the elements of collateral estoppel are present, the trial court must consider whether countervailing equities militate against application of the doctrine); Reeves v. Wimberly, 107 N.M. 231, 234 , 755 P.2d 75, 78 (Ct.App.1988) (directing that

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Silva v. Stategreen
nm · 1987 · cited in 3 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1988–2013
2 sentences

2013In re Adoption of 6 Doe, 100 N.M. 764, 765 , 676 P.2d 1329, 1330 (1984). 7 {11} Our Supreme Court has recognized that “in deciding whether to apply the 8 doctrine of collateral estoppel, the trial judge may determine that its application would 9 be fundamentally unfair and would not further the aim of the doctrine, which is to 10 prevent endless relitigation of issues.” Silva v. State, 106 N.M. 472, 474 , 745 P.2d 11 380, 382 (1987).

1994Poorbaugh, 96 N.M. at 602 , 633 P.2d at 710 ; see also Silva, 106 N.M. at 476 , 745 P.2d at 384 (“In deciding whether to apply the doctrine of collateral estoppel, the threshold issues of fact are for the [trial] court to resolve.”).

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Callison v. Naylorgreen
nmctapp · 1989 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1998–2010
2 sentences

2010Cf. Callison v. Naylor, 108 N.M. 674, 676-77 , 777 P.2d 913, 915-16 (Ct.App.1989) (concluding that the party “had his day in court” and was thus barred by the doctrine of collateral estoppel), limited on other grounds by Tedford v. Gregory, 1998-NMCA-067 , 125 N.M. 206 , 959 P.2d 540 .

2010Cf. Callison v. Naylor, 108 N.M. 674, 676-77 , 777 P.2d 913, 915-16 (Ct.App.1989) (concluding that the party “had his day in court” and was thus barred by the doctrine of collateral estoppel), limited on other grounds by Tedford v. Gregory, 1998-NMCA-067 , 125 N.M. 206 , 959 P.2d 540 .

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Reeves v. Wimberlygreen
nmctapp · 1988 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2002–2007
2 sentences

2007Coop., 115 N.M. 293, 299 , 850 P.2d 996, 1002 (1993) (stating that whether the doctrine of collateral estoppel should be applied is within the trial court’s discretion, reviewed for an abuse of discretion on appeal); Hyden v. Law Firm of McCormick, Forbes, Caraway & Tabor, 115 N.M. 159, 164 , 848 P.2d 1086, 1091 (Ct.App.1993) (stating that even when all the elements of collateral estoppel are present, the trial court must consider whether countervailing equities militate against application of the doctrine); Reeves v. Wimberly, 107 N.M. 231, 234 , 755 P.2d 75, 78 (Ct.App.1988) (directing that

2007Coop., 115 N.M. 293, 299 , 850 P.2d 996, 1002 (1993) (stating that whether the doctrine of collateral estoppel should be applied is within the trial court’s discretion, reviewed for an abuse of discretion on appeal); Hyden v. Law Firm of McCormick, Forbes, Caraway & Tabor, 115 N.M. 159, 164 , 848 P.2d 1086, 1091 (Ct.App.1993) (stating that even when all the elements of collateral estoppel are present, the trial court must consider whether countervailing equities militate against application of the doctrine); Reeves v. Wimberly, 107 N.M. 231, 234 , 755 P.2d 75, 78 (Ct.App.1988) (directing that

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Adams v. UNITED STEELWORKERS, ETC.green
nm · 1982 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985Adams v. United Steelworkers of America, 97 N.M. 369, 373 , 640 P.2d 475 (1982) states: The purpose of collateral estoppel is to aid in the finality of judgments by preventing parties from endlessly relitigating the same issues under the guise of different causes of action.

1985Adams v. United Steelworkers of America, 97 N.M. 369, 373 , 640 P.2d 475 (1982) states: The purpose of collateral estoppel is to aid in the finality of judgments by preventing parties from endlessly relitigating the same issues under the guise of different causes of action.

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Ullrich v. Blanchardgreen
nmctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Ullrich v. Blanchard, 2007-NMCA-145, ¶ 19 , 142 N.M. 835 , 171 P.3d 774 (outlining the four collateral estoppel elements). {14} The collateral estoppel doctrine “prevents a party from re-litigating ultimate facts or issues actually and necessarily decided in a prior suit,” Deflon v. Sawyers, 2006-NMSC-025, ¶ 13 , 139 N.M. 637 , 137 P.3d 577 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted), provided the party has “had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue in the prior litigation.” Tunis, 2014-NMCA-025 , ¶ 24 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

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Tunis v. Country Club Estates Homeowners Ass'n, Inc.green
nmctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Ullrich v. Blanchard, 2007-NMCA-145, ¶ 19 , 142 N.M. 835 , 171 P.3d 774 (outlining the four collateral estoppel elements). {14} The collateral estoppel doctrine “prevents a party from re-litigating ultimate facts or issues actually and necessarily decided in a prior suit,” Deflon v. Sawyers, 2006-NMSC-025, ¶ 13 , 139 N.M. 637 , 137 P.3d 577 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted), provided the party has “had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue in the prior litigation.” Tunis, 2014-NMCA-025 , ¶ 24 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

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Matter of Lucio FTgreen
nmctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See In re Lucio F.T., 1994-NMCA-144 , ¶¶ 4-5, 119 N.M. 76 , 888 P.2d 958 .

2020See In re Lucio F.T., 1994-NMCA-144 , ¶¶ 4-5, 119 N.M. 76 , 888 P.2d 958 .

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Matter of Adoption of Doegreen
nm · 1984 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013In re Adoption of 6 Doe, 100 N.M. 764, 765 , 676 P.2d 1329, 1330 (1984). 7 {11} Our Supreme Court has recognized that “in deciding whether to apply the 8 doctrine of collateral estoppel, the trial judge may determine that its application would 9 be fundamentally unfair and would not further the aim of the doctrine, which is to 10 prevent endless relitigation of issues.” Silva v. State, 106 N.M. 472, 474 , 745 P.2d 11 380, 382 (1987).

2013In re Adoption of 6 Doe, 100 N.M. 764, 765 , 676 P.2d 1329, 1330 (1984). 7 {11} Our Supreme Court has recognized that “in deciding whether to apply the 8 doctrine of collateral estoppel, the trial judge may determine that its application would 9 be fundamentally unfair and would not further the aim of the doctrine, which is to 10 prevent endless relitigation of issues.” Silva v. State, 106 N.M. 472, 474 , 745 P.2d 11 380, 382 (1987).

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Hyden v. LAW FIRM OF McCORMICK, ETC.green
nmctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Coop., 115 N.M. 293, 299 , 850 P.2d 996, 1002 (1993) (stating that whether the doctrine of collateral estoppel should be applied is within the trial court’s discretion, reviewed for an abuse of discretion on appeal); Hyden v. Law Firm of McCormick, Forbes, Caraway & Tabor, 115 N.M. 159, 164 , 848 P.2d 1086, 1091 (Ct.App.1993) (stating that even when all the elements of collateral estoppel are present, the trial court must consider whether countervailing equities militate against application of the doctrine); Reeves v. Wimberly, 107 N.M. 231, 234 , 755 P.2d 75, 78 (Ct.App.1988) (directing that

2007Coop., 115 N.M. 293, 299 , 850 P.2d 996, 1002 (1993) (stating that whether the doctrine of collateral estoppel should be applied is within the trial court’s discretion, reviewed for an abuse of discretion on appeal); Hyden v. Law Firm of McCormick, Forbes, Caraway & Tabor, 115 N.M. 159, 164 , 848 P.2d 1086, 1091 (Ct.App.1993) (stating that even when all the elements of collateral estoppel are present, the trial court must consider whether countervailing equities militate against application of the doctrine); Reeves v. Wimberly, 107 N.M. 231, 234 , 755 P.2d 75, 78 (Ct.App.1988) (directing that

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Rex, Inc. v. Manufactured Hous. Comm. of NMgreen
nm · 1995 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Comm., 119 N.M. 500, 509 , 892 P.2d 947, 956 (1995) (recognizing “that when an agency acts on behalf of an individual claimant and seeks individual relief, it is in privity with that claimant and may be barred under the doctrine of collateral estoppel”).

2007Comm., 119 N.M. 500, 509 , 892 P.2d 947, 956 (1995) (recognizing “that when an agency acts on behalf of an individual claimant and seeks individual relief, it is in privity with that claimant and may be barred under the doctrine of collateral estoppel”).

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DeLisle v. Avallonegreen
nmctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See DeLisle v. Avallone, 117 N.M. 602, 606 , 874 P.2d 1266, 1270 (Ct.App. 1994); cf. Shovelin v. Central N.M.

1998See DeLisle v. Avallone, 117 N.M. 602, 606 , 874 P.2d 1266, 1270 (Ct.App. 1994); cf. Shovelin v. Central N.M.

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Antillon v. New Mexico State Highway Departmentgreen
nmctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994This Court has stated that “ordinarily the doctrine of collateral estoppel should not bar a state agency from arguing a point of law on the ground that it lost on that issue in prior litigation with a different party.” Antillon v. New Mexico State Highway Dep’t, 113 N.M. 2, 4 , 820 P.2d 436, 438 (Ct.App.1991) (citing Restatement (Second) of Judgments § 29(7) and cmt. i (1982)).

1994This Court has stated that “ordinarily the doctrine of collateral estoppel should not bar a state agency from arguing a point of law on the ground that it lost on that issue in prior litigation with a different party.” Antillon v. New Mexico State Highway Dep’t, 113 N.M. 2, 4 , 820 P.2d 436, 438 (Ct.App.1991) (citing Restatement (Second) of Judgments § 29(7) and cmt. i (1982)).

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Charles W. Stall, Jr. v. John E. Bourne, Jr., and Ross F. Walkergreen
ca4 · 1985 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See Comment, supra, at 791. [5] Citing Stall v. Bourne, 774 F.2d 657 (4th Cir.1985), withdrawn, 783 F.2d 476 (4th Cir.1986); and Leong v. Hilton Hotels Corp., 698 F. Supp. 1496, 1500 (D.Haw. 1988), the Cooperative maintains that, because the ESD decision was subject to judicial review, we should be "particularly inclined to conclude that collateral estoppel should bar re-litigation." While we agree that whether a party availed himself of the opportunity to appeal an administrative decision is an important factor to consider when determining whether collateral estoppel is applicable, we note th

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Charles W. Stall, Jr. v. John E. Bourne, Jr., and Ross F. Walkergreen
ca4 · 1986 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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Leong v. Hilton Hotels Corp.green
hid · 1988 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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In Re the Marriage of Hollandgreen
mont · 1986 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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Butler v. Brownleegreen
mont · 1969 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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Edwards v. First Federal Savings & Loan Ass'ngreen
nmctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
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Vaca v. Whitakergreen
nmctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
11
Ex Parte Johnsongreen
texcrimapp · 1971 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (19)

CaseCitedYears
Mascarenas v. City of Albuquerque green
nmctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2013See Padilla, 1998-NMCA-125 ^ 24 (concluding that the district court did not abuse its discretion in applying the collateral estoppel doctrine to the findings of a workers’ compensation judge in a subsequent negligence action); Mascarenas v. City of Albuquerque, 2012-NMCA-031, ¶ 37 , 274 P.3d 781 (holding that the district court did not err in concluding that findings of the city personnel board resulting in termination of an employee precluded litigating the employee’s due process and Family Leave Act (FMLA) claims).

2013See Padilla, 1998-NMCA-125 ^ 24 (concluding that the district court did not abuse its discretion in applying the collateral estoppel doctrine to the findings of a workers’ compensation judge in a subsequent negligence action); Mascarenas v. City of Albuquerque, 2012-NMCA-031, ¶ 37 , 274 P.3d 781 (holding that the district court did not err in concluding that findings of the city personnel board resulting in termination of an employee precluded litigating the employee’s due process and Family Leave Act (FMLA) claims).

32013–2013
Trujillo v. Acequia De Chamisal green
nmctapp · 1968
2 sentences

2016State Eng’r, 2005-NMCA- 4 002, ¶ 10, 136 N.M. 761 , 105 P.3d 314 (stating that a case that was dismissed for lack 5 of standing was not dismissed on the merits, “and therefore the denomination ‘with 6 prejudice’ in the order was incorrect”); Trujillo v. Acequia de Chamisal, 1968- 7 NMCA-015, ¶¶ 10-13, 79 N.M. 39 , 439 P.2d 557 (explaining that a case was not 8 dismissed on the merits when it was dismissed for lack of standing and stating that a 9 “dismissal . . . for want of capacity to sue . . . will not operate as a bar to the 10 subsequent suit where no disposition was had on the merits”).

2016State Eng’r, 2005-NMCA- 4 002, ¶ 10, 136 N.M. 761 , 105 P.3d 314 (stating that a case that was dismissed for lack 5 of standing was not dismissed on the merits, “and therefore the denomination ‘with 6 prejudice’ in the order was incorrect”); Trujillo v. Acequia de Chamisal, 1968- 7 NMCA-015, ¶¶ 10-13, 79 N.M. 39 , 439 P.2d 557 (explaining that a case was not 8 dismissed on the merits when it was dismissed for lack of standing and stating that a 9 “dismissal . . . for want of capacity to sue . . . will not operate as a bar to the 10 subsequent suit where no disposition was had on the merits”).

12016–2016
Hope Community Ditch Ass'n v. New Mexico State Engineer green
nmctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2016State Eng’r, 2005-NMCA- 4 002, ¶ 10, 136 N.M. 761 , 105 P.3d 314 (stating that a case that was dismissed for lack 5 of standing was not dismissed on the merits, “and therefore the denomination ‘with 6 prejudice’ in the order was incorrect”); Trujillo v. Acequia de Chamisal, 1968- 7 NMCA-015, ¶¶ 10-13, 79 N.M. 39 , 439 P.2d 557 (explaining that a case was not 8 dismissed on the merits when it was dismissed for lack of standing and stating that a 9 “dismissal . . . for want of capacity to sue . . . will not operate as a bar to the 10 subsequent suit where no disposition was had on the merits”).

2016State Eng’r, 2005-NMCA- 4 002, ¶ 10, 136 N.M. 761 , 105 P.3d 314 (stating that a case that was dismissed for lack 5 of standing was not dismissed on the merits, “and therefore the denomination ‘with 6 prejudice’ in the order was incorrect”); Trujillo v. Acequia de Chamisal, 1968- 7 NMCA-015, ¶¶ 10-13, 79 N.M. 39 , 439 P.2d 557 (explaining that a case was not 8 dismissed on the merits when it was dismissed for lack of standing and stating that a 9 “dismissal . . . for want of capacity to sue . . . will not operate as a bar to the 10 subsequent suit where no disposition was had on the merits”).

12016–2016
City of Sunland Park v. MacIas green
nmctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2015See Shovelin, 1993-NMSC-015 , ¶ 10; City of Sunland Park, 2003-NMCA-098, ¶ 10 . {17} Furthermore, Defendants have failed to satisfy the third and fourth requirements needed to apply collateral estoppel-—that “the issue was actually litigated in the prior adjudication” and that the issue was “necessarily determined in the prior litigation.” Shovelin, 1993-NMSC-015 , ¶ 10.

12015–2015
Bogle Farms, Inc. v. Baca green
nm · 1996
2 sentences

2011Bogle Farms, 1996-NMSC-051 , ¶¶ 23, 26, 122 N.M. 422 , 925 P.2d 1184 ; cf. Otto, 31 N.M. at 126 , 241 P. at 1030 (indicating that the case was "of great importance, not only to the litigant who seeks protection of the right he claims, but also it is of great public interest, because there is involved the policy and interest of the [S]tate as a trustee with respect to its school fund").

2011Bogle Farms, 1996-NMSC-051 , ¶¶ 23, 26, 122 N.M. 422 , 925 P.2d 1184 ; cf. Otto, 31 N.M. at 126 , 241 P. at 1030 (indicating that the case was "of great importance, not only to the litigant who seeks protection of the right he claims, but also it is of great public interest, because there is involved the policy and interest of the [S]tate as a trustee with respect to its school fund").

12011–2011
Forfeiture of $14,639 in US Currency green
nmctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2010The district court granted the motion, stating that “Plaintiff has had his day in court via the arbitration and there is no other relief he is entitled to.” “The purpose of the doctrine of collateral estoppel is to foster judicial economy by precluding the relitigation of ultimate facts or issues actually and necessarily decided in a prior suit.” In re Forfeiture of Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars ($14,639), 120 N.M. 408, 414 , 902 P.2d 563 , 569 (Ct.App.1995) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

2010The district court granted the motion, stating that “Plaintiff has had his day in court via the arbitration and there is no other relief he is entitled to.” “The purpose of the doctrine of collateral estoppel is to foster judicial economy by precluding the relitigation of ultimate facts or issues actually and necessarily decided in a prior suit.” In re Forfeiture of Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars ($14,639), 120 N.M. 408, 414 , 902 P.2d 563 , 569 (Ct.App.1995) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

12010–2010
Tedford v. Gregory green
nmctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2010Cf. Callison v. Naylor, 108 N.M. 674, 676-77 , 777 P.2d 913, 915-16 (Ct.App.1989) (concluding that the party “had his day in court” and was thus barred by the doctrine of collateral estoppel), limited on other grounds by Tedford v. Gregory, 1998-NMCA-067 , 125 N.M. 206 , 959 P.2d 540 .

2010Cf. Callison v. Naylor, 108 N.M. 674, 676-77 , 777 P.2d 913, 915-16 (Ct.App.1989) (concluding that the party “had his day in court” and was thus barred by the doctrine of collateral estoppel), limited on other grounds by Tedford v. Gregory, 1998-NMCA-067 , 125 N.M. 206 , 959 P.2d 540 .

12010–2010
Self v. United Parcel Service, Inc. green
nm · 1998
2 sentences

2010We review the district court’s decision to grant summary judgment accordingly. {8} “Summary judgment is appropriate where there are no genuine issues of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” Self v. United Parcel Serv., Inc., 1998-NMSC-046, ¶ 6 , 126 N.M. 396 , 970 P.2d 582 (citation omitted).

2010We review the district court’s decision to grant summary judgment accordingly. {8} “Summary judgment is appropriate where there are no genuine issues of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” Self v. United Parcel Serv., Inc., 1998-NMSC-046, ¶ 6 , 126 N.M. 396 , 970 P.2d 582 (citation omitted).

12010–2010
Federated Department Stores, Inc. v. Moitie green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2007Coop., 115 N.M. 293, 299 , 850 P.2d 996, 1002 (1993) (stating that whether the doctrine of collateral estoppel should be applied is within the trial court’s discretion, reviewed for an abuse of discretion on appeal); Hyden v. Law Firm of McCormick, Forbes, Caraway & Tabor, 115 N.M. 159, 164 , 848 P.2d 1086, 1091 (Ct.App.1993) (stating that even when all the elements of collateral estoppel are present, the trial court must consider whether countervailing equities militate against application of the doctrine); Reeves v. Wimberly, 107 N.M. 231, 234 , 755 P.2d 75, 78 (Ct.App.1988) (directing that

2007Coop., 115 N.M. 293, 299 , 850 P.2d 996, 1002 (1993) (stating that whether the doctrine of collateral estoppel should be applied is within the trial court’s discretion, reviewed for an abuse of discretion on appeal); Hyden v. Law Firm of McCormick, Forbes, Caraway & Tabor, 115 N.M. 159, 164 , 848 P.2d 1086, 1091 (Ct.App.1993) (stating that even when all the elements of collateral estoppel are present, the trial court must consider whether countervailing equities militate against application of the doctrine); Reeves v. Wimberly, 107 N.M. 231, 234 , 755 P.2d 75, 78 (Ct.App.1988) (directing that

12007–2007
Standefer v. United States green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2002That is, a defendant who was not placed in jeopardy cannot use the collateral estoppel doctrine to dismiss a ease against him. {12} In Standefer v. United States, 447 U.S. 10 , 100 S.Ct. 1999 , 64 L.Ed.2d 689 (1980), the Supreme Court of the United States addressed the question whether the “contemporary doctrine of nonmutual collateral estoppel,” unknown at common law until 1942, could be applied to bar the government from relitigating the guilt of the principal in a subsequent trial against an accessory.

2002That is, a defendant who was not placed in jeopardy cannot use the collateral estoppel doctrine to dismiss a ease against him. {12} In Standefer v. United States, 447 U.S. 10 , 100 S.Ct. 1999 , 64 L.Ed.2d 689 (1980), the Supreme Court of the United States addressed the question whether the “contemporary doctrine of nonmutual collateral estoppel,” unknown at common law until 1942, could be applied to bar the government from relitigating the guilt of the principal in a subsequent trial against an accessory.

12002–2002
Eldridge v. Circle K Corp. green
nmctapp · 1997
2 sentences

1998To support this assertion, Plaintiff cites our recent opinion in Eldridge v. Circle K Corp., 1997-NMCA-022, 1126 , 123 N.M. 145 , 934 P.2d 1074 , in which we stated a preference for the district court, rather than the WCJ, to determine first whether the worker was injured by intentional conduct of the employer.

1998To support this assertion, Plaintiff cites our recent opinion in Eldridge v. Circle K Corp., 1997-NMCA-022, 1126 , 123 N.M. 145 , 934 P.2d 1074 , in which we stated a preference for the district court, rather than the WCJ, to determine first whether the worker was injured by intentional conduct of the employer.

11998–1998
Poorbaugh v. Mullen green
nmctapp · 1981
2 sentences

1994Poorbaugh, 96 N.M. at 602 , 633 P.2d at 710 ; see also Silva, 106 N.M. at 476 , 745 P.2d at 384 (“In deciding whether to apply the doctrine of collateral estoppel, the threshold issues of fact are for the [trial] court to resolve.”).

1994Poorbaugh, 96 N.M. at 602 , 633 P.2d at 710 ; see also Silva, 106 N.M. at 476 , 745 P.2d at 384 (“In deciding whether to apply the doctrine of collateral estoppel, the threshold issues of fact are for the [trial] court to resolve.”).

11994–1994
United States v. Frew green
mied · 1960
11991–1991
International Paper Co. v. Farrar green
nm · 1985
11988–1988
Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore green
scotus · 1979
11988–1988
Torres v. Village of Capitan green
nm · 1978
11985–1985
State v. James green
nm · 1979
11982–1982
Meeker v. Walker green
nm · 1969
11979–1979
McDonald v. Padilla green
nm · 1948
11978–1978

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (5) NM § N.M. Stat. § 28-1-1 (4) USC § 28u.s.c.1738 (4) NM § N.M. Stat. § 28-1-10 (3) NM § N.M. Stat. § 28-1-13 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.12101 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.2000a-h (3) USC § 42u.s.c.2000e-5(f) (3)

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Where else courts name it

NY 746 (1955–2026) CA 393 (1950–2026) TX 348 (1961–2026) IL 278 (1971–2026) PA 251 (1963–2026) CT 141 (1975–2026) WA 123 (1972–2026) OH 123 (1979–2025) NC 116 (1958–2026) MI 114 (1971–2026) NJ 111 (1955–2026) MD 97 (1968–2025) FL 93 (1971–2025) GA 87 (1970–2023) MO 86 (1973–2025) VA 65 (1976–2024) AL 62 (1971–2025) TN 60 (1963–2026) MA 56 (1980–2024) IN 56 (1974–2025) MS 48 (1965–2024) RI 42 (1972–2026) DC 41 (1965–2026) SC 41 (1983–2025) DE 39 (1956–2026) WV 39 (1983–2025) AZ 37 (1965–2023) VT 34 (1984–2026) LA 33 (1971–2020) NM 32 (1972–2022) NE 31 (1981–2023) WY 31 (1984–2020) MN 31 (1975–2023) HI 30 (1975–2022) KS 29 (1969–2022) MT 29 (1978–2025) CO 29 (1972–2017) NH 26 (1970–2025) AR 24 (1970–2017) AK 23 (1978–2023) ME 20 (1974–2026) WI 20 (1978–2019) OK 19 (1970–2024) OR 19 (1970–1993) UT 17 (1983–2024) IA 16 (1959–2021) SD 15 (1979–2026) ID 14 (1976–2019) KY 6 (1984–2024) NV 6 (1973–2013) ND 6 (1985–2022) VI 4 (1979–2016) PR 2 (1949–1971)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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