Chad R. asked

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Does Res Judicata apply in this case where a tenant sued a landlord in small claims court for return of security deposit, reimbursement for A/C unit repair, and overage on water utility bill due to an underground pool leak, and tried to bring in subsequent claims related to additional water and electrical bills caused by the landlord's failure to properly repair an underground water leak and replace a faulty pool pump during the appeal hearing, but the judge threw out these items stating they were not on the original complaint?

October 24th, 2024

Derek C. answered

Res Judicata likely applies in this case because the subsequent claims were probably considered 'com...

October 24th, 2024

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