Which legal doctrine, also called claim preclusion, prevents a party from relitigating the same cause of action after a final judgment has been rendered?
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Options:
- Res judicata (claim preclusion)
- Collateral estoppel (issue preclusion)
- Double jeopardy
- Equitable estoppel
Correct answer: Res judicata (claim preclusion)
Explanation: Res judicata, or claim preclusion, bars relitigation of the same cause of action once there is a final judgment on the merits; its mechanism requires identity of the claim and parties for preclusion to apply.
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