Offensive collateral estoppel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003521",
  "term": "Offensive collateral estoppel",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal doctrine allowing a plaintiff to prevent a defendant from relitigating an issue that the defendant has already litigated and lost in a prior lawsuit against a different plaintiff. This application of collateral estoppel is considered 'offensive' because the plaintiff is using a prior judgment to establish an element of their claim. Courts often consider fairness and judicial economy when deciding whether to permit its use.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/offensive-collateral-estoppel/"
}