Allen v. McCurry

Citation

449 U.S. 90 (1980)

Facts

Stub — to be completed.

Issue

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Holding

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Rule

§ 1983 plaintiffs are bound by prior state court judgments under 28 U.S.C. § 1738; there is no § 1983 exception to claim or issue preclusion.

Significance

Held that state court adjudications have full preclusive effect in subsequent § 1983 actions in federal court.

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