A medical malpractice lawsuit has been decided under the doctrine of res judicata. What does this Latin term mean?
A. The tortfeasor has been released.
B. The thing has been decided.
C. The statute of limitations is up.
D. The thing speaks for itself.
E. The buyer should beware.
B. The thing has been decided.
Under the doctrine of res judicata, "The thing has been decided," a claim cannot be retried between the same parties if it has already been legally resolved. Res ipsa loquitur is Latin for "the thing speaks for itself." Statute of limitations and release of tortfeasor are separate defenses.
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