collateral estoppel doctrine in South Dakota

15 South Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 1979–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Dakota 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 (18)

Case	Followed	Cited
In Re the Marriage of Gallaghergreen iowa · 1995 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O'Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev'd in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating "equitable parent" doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653	2	2
Boyles v. Boylesgreen nyappdiv · 1983 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653	2	2
Ex Parte Pressegreen ala · 1989 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O'Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev'd in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating "equitable parent" doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653	2	2
Staab v. Camerongreen sd · 1984 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1994–1996 2 sentences 1996Black Hills Novelty Co., Inc. v. South Dakota Commission on Gaming, 520 N.W.2d 70, 73 (S.D.1994), (citing Staab v. Cameron, 351 N.W.2d 463, 465 (S.D.1984)). [¶ 13] Clearly, the issues decided in the declaratory judgment action are not identical to the present legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty action. 1994Staab v. Cameron, 351 N.W.2d 463, 465 (S.D. 1984).	2	2
Matter of Marriage of Hodgegreen orctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653	2	2
In Re Adoption of Younggreen pa · 1976 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653	2	2
In Re Paternity of DLHgreen wisctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653	2	2
Nelson v. Nelsongreen ohioctapp · 1983 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653	2	2
Atkinson v. Atkinsongreen michctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653	2	2
Cook v. Rezekgreen sd · 1980 · cited in 3 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1984–1986 2 sentences 1986We agree that the fourth test of Cook, supra, has not been met and the trial court was correct in refusing to apply the doctrine of collateral estoppel. 1985Accordingly, plaintiffs are barred from pursuing the wrongful death claim by the doctrine of collateral estoppel, which precludes "relitigation of an essential fact or issue involved in the earlier suit." Cook v. Rezek, 296 N.W.2d 731, 733 (S.D.1980) (quoting from Melbourn v. Benham, 292 N.W.2d 335, 337 (S.D.1980).	1	3
Riverwood Commercial Park, L.L.C. v. Standard Oil Co.green nd · 2007 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026 1 sentence 2026Park, L.L.C. v. Standard Oil Co., Inc., 729 N.W.2d 101, 109 (N.D. 2007). [¶32.] Here, when the circuit court adopted the findings and conclusions from the prior action, it made a general finding that the four-part collateral estoppel test from Hamilton was satisfied, but the court did not make specific findings on any of the enumerated requirements, including whether the prior action findings and conclusions were necessary or essential to the prior judgment.	1	1
Mendenhall v. Swansongreen sd · 2017 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026 2 sentences 2026See Mendenhall, 2017 S.D. 2, ¶ 10 , 889 N.W.2d at 419–20 (holding that issue preclusion requires the prior findings or conclusions were necessary or essential to the prior judgment); Hamilton, 2014 S.D. 76 , ¶ 34, 855 N.W.2d at 866 (same). 2026See Mendenhall, 2017 S.D. 2, ¶ 10 , 889 N.W.2d at 419–20 (holding that issue preclusion requires the prior findings or conclusions were necessary or essential to the prior judgment); Hamilton, 2014 S.D. 76 , ¶ 34, 855 N.W.2d at 866 (same).	1	1
Hamilton v. Sommersgreen sd · 2014 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026 1 sentence 2026See Mendenhall, 2017 S.D. 2, ¶ 10 , 889 N.W.2d at 419–20 (holding that issue preclusion requires the prior findings or conclusions were necessary or essential to the prior judgment); Hamilton, 2014 S.D. 76 , ¶ 34, 855 N.W.2d at 866 (same).	1	1
Estes v. Milleagreen sd · 1990 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014Appellees argue that this issue is moot, or in the alternative, that the circuit court was correct when it determined collateral estoppel precluded relitigation of that issue. [¶34.] The collateral estoppel doctrine “bar[s] relitigation of an essential fact or issue involved in the earlier suit” if a four-part test is satisfied: “(1) Was the issue decided in the prior adjudication identical with the one presented in the action in question? (2) Was there a final judgment on the merits? (3) Was the party against whom the plea is asserted a party or in privity with a party to the prior adjudicati 2014Ap-pellees argue that this issue is moot, or in the alternative, that the .'circuit court was correct when it determined collateral es-toppel precluded relitigation of that issue. [¶ 34.] The collateral estoppel doctrine “bar[s] relitigation of an essential fact or issue involved in the earlier suit” if a four-part test is satisfied: “(1) Was the issue decided in the prior adjudication identical with the one presented in the action in question? (2) Was there a final judgment on the merits? (3) Was the party against whom the plea is asserted a party or in privity with a party to the prior adjud	1	1
Black Hills Novelty Co. v. South Dakota Commission on Gaminggreen sd · 1994 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 1 sentence 1996Black Hills Novelty Co., Inc. v. South Dakota Commission on Gaming, 520 N.W.2d 70, 73 (S.D.1994), (citing Staab v. Cameron, 351 N.W.2d 463, 465 (S.D.1984)). [¶ 13] Clearly, the issues decided in the declaratory judgment action are not identical to the present legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty action.	1	1
Melbourn v. Benhamgreen sd · 1980 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985 2 sentences 1985Accordingly, plaintiffs are barred from pursuing the wrongful death claim by the doctrine of collateral estoppel, which precludes "relitigation of an essential fact or issue involved in the earlier suit." Cook v. Rezek, 296 N.W.2d 731, 733 (S.D.1980) (quoting from Melbourn v. Benham, 292 N.W.2d 335, 337 (S.D.1980). 1985Accordingly, plaintiffs are barred from pursuing the wrongful death claim by the doctrine of collateral estoppel, which precludes “relit-igation of an essential fact or issue involved in the earlier suit.” Cook v. Rezek, 296 N.W.2d 731, 733 (S.D.1980) (quoting from Melbourn v. Benham, 292 N.W.2d 335, 337 (S.D.1980).	1	1
Turner v. Arkansasgreen scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982 2 sentences 1982See Turner v. Arkansas, 407 U.S. 366 , 92 S.Ct. 2096 , 32 L.Ed.2d 798 (1972). 1982See Turner v. Arkansas, 407 U.S. 366 , 92 S.Ct. 2096 , 32 L.Ed.2d 798 (1972).	1	1
Sunshine Anthracite Coal Co. v. Adkinsgreen scotus · 1940 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979 2 sentences 1979In Sunshine Anthracite Coal Co. v. Adkins, 310 U.S. 381 , 60 S.Ct. 907 , 84 L.Ed. 1263 (1940), the Supreme Court stated: There is privity between officers of the same government so that a judgment in a suit between a party and a representative of the United States is res judicata in relitigation of the same issue between that party and another officer of the government, (citation omitted) The crucial point is whether or not in the earlier litigation the representative of the United States had authority to represent its interests in a final adjudication of the issúe in controversy. 310 U.S. at 1979In Sunshine Anthracite Coal Co. v. Adkins, 310 U.S. 381 , 60 S.Ct. 907 , 84 L.Ed. 1263 (1940), the Supreme Court stated: There is privity between officers of the same government so that a judgment in a suit between a party and a representative of the United States is res judicata in relitigation of the same issue between that party and another officer of the government, (citation omitted) The crucial point is whether or not in the earlier litigation the representative of the United States had authority to represent its interests in a final adjudication of the issúe in controversy. 310 U.S. at	1	1

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Also cited on this issue (8)

Case	Cited	Years
Shevling v. Butte County Board of Commissioners green sd · 1999 2 sentences 2002Shevling v. Butte County Bd. of Comm’rs, 1999 SD 88, ¶ 22 , 596 N.W.2d 728, 731 . 2002Shevling v. Butte County Bd. of Comm’rs, 1999 SD 88, ¶ 22 , 596 N.W.2d 728, 731 .	2	2002–2002
In Re Marriage of Ross green kanctapp · 1989 2 sentences 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653	2	1996–1996
In Re Marriage of Ross green kan · 1989 2 sentences 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O’Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev’d in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating “equitable parent” doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653	2	1996–1996
Rao v. Rao green lactapp · 2005 2 sentences 2026And from our review of the findings and conclusions, most or all of what the Respondents sought to establish through collateral estoppel were adverse credibility determinations -12- #30969 concerning Tony, which were decidedly not necessary or essential to the prior judgment. [¶33.] The Louisiana Court of Appeals’ decision in Rao v. Rao, 927 So. 2d 356 (La. 2026The wife argued that the “trial court’s prior credibility determination in the context of resolving a different legal issue affords her the benefit of issue preclusion under the doctrine of collateral estoppel.” Id.	1	2026–2026
Ashe v. Swenson green scotus · 1970 2 sentences 2010VI § 9. 2 In Ashe v. Swenson, the United States Supreme Court held that the Fifth Amendment’s prohibition against double jeopardy encompasses the doctrine of collateral estoppel. 397 U.S. 436, 443 , 90 S.Ct. 1189, 1194 , 25 L.Ed.2d 469 (1970). 2010VI § 9. 2 In Ashe v. Swenson, the United States Supreme Court held that the Fifth Amendment’s prohibition against double jeopardy encompasses the doctrine of collateral estoppel. 397 U.S. 436, 443 , 90 S.Ct. 1189, 1194 , 25 L.Ed.2d 469 (1970).	1	2010–2010
Nelson v. Hawkeye Security Insurance Co. green sd · 1985 1 sentence 2006The trial court did not err by refusing to grant Acuity’s motion to dismiss based on the doctrine of collateral estoppel. 2 [¶ 15.] Res judicata prevents the relitigation of a claim or issue that was “actually litigated or which could have been properly raised.” Nelson, 369 N.W.2d at 381 ; see also Keith v. Willers Truck Serv.	1	2006–2006
Keith v. Willers Truck Service green sd · 1936 2 sentences 2006Inc., 64 S.D. 274 , 266 N.W. 256 (1936). 2006Inc., 64 S.D. 274 , 266 N.W. 256 (1936).	1	2006–2006
Rider v. York Haven Water & Power Co. green pa · 1913 1 sentence 1996In re Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479, 482 (Iowa 1995) (citing Ex parte Presse, 554 So.2d 406, 411 (Ala.1989) (applying doctrine of collateral estoppel); In re Marriage of O'Brien, 13 Kan.App.2d 402 , 772 P.2d 278, 283 , aff'd in part and rev'd in part on other grounds, 245 Kan. 591 , 783 P.2d 331 (1989) (wife estopped from denying paternity); Atkinson, 160 Mich.App. at 608 , 408 N.W.2d at 519 (creating "equitable parent" doctrine); Boyles v. Boyles, 95 A.D.2d 95 , 466 N.Y.S.2d 762, 765 (1983) (applying traditional theory of estoppel); Nelson v. Nelson, 10 Ohio App.3d 36 , 460 N.E.2d 653	1	1996–1996

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