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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 20 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Raytech Corporation v. Earl White.

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1 Raytech Corporation v. Earl White Anchor
ca3 · 1995
green “(1) the identical issue was previously adjudicated; (2) the issue was actually litigated; (3) the previous determination was necessary to the decision; and (4) the party being precluded from relitigating the issue was fully represented in the prior action.” 13
2 Jean Alexander Cosmetics, Inc. v. L'OreaL Usa, Inc. Redkin 5th Avenue, N.Y.C
ca3 · 2006
green “when an issue of fact or law is actually litigated and determined by a valid and final judgment, and the determination is essential to the judgment, the determination is conclusive in a subsequent action between the parties, whether on the same or a different claim.” 7

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