NYC Housing Court Glossary
Res Judicata
Plain EnglishThis was already decided — it can't be raised again
Legal Definition
A legal doctrine preventing the same issue from being relitigated once a final judgment has been entered.
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Practical Tip
Works both ways. If a court already ruled in your favor on an issue, your landlord can't relitigate it.
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