Chick Kam Choo v. Exxon Corp.
Citation
486 U.S. 140 (1988)
Facts
Stub — to be completed.
Issue
Stub — to be completed.
Holding
Stub — to be completed.
Rule
The relitigation exception to the Anti-Injunction Act applies only when the federal court has actually adjudicated the issue and preclusion would apply; it does not extend to issues the federal court merely could have decided.
Significance
Narrowed the relitigation exception to require prior adjudication on the merits, not just that the issue was raised.