Nonmutual Collateral Estoppel in Mississippi

53 Pages Posted: 15 Nov 2018

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Michael H. Hoffheimer

University of Mississippi - School of Law

Date Written: October 8, 2018

Abstract

This paper reviews the law of collateral estoppel in Mississippi, discusses the inconsistent treatment of the mutuality requirement, and proposes judicial reform compatible with the case law and principles of finality and consistency served by collateral estoppel.

Keywords: civil procedure, res judicata, collateral estoppel, issue preclusion, mutuality of parties, state courts

Suggested Citation

Hoffheimer, Michael H., Nonmutual Collateral Estoppel in Mississippi (October 8, 2018). Mississippi Law Journal, Forthcoming, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3277544 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3277544

Michael H. Hoffheimer (Contact Author)

University of Mississippi - School of Law ( email )

Lamar Law Center
P.O. Box 1848
University, MS 38677
United States

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