Taylor v. Sturgell
Citation
553 U.S. 880 (2008)
Facts
Stub — to be completed.
Issue
Stub — to be completed.
Holding
Stub — to be completed.
Rule
A nonparty is bound by a prior judgment only in six limited circumstances; “virtual representation” — binding a nonparty simply because a prior plaintiff adequately litigated the same claims — is not a valid basis for preclusion.
Significance
Rejected virtual representation as a basis for nonparty preclusion; clarified the six recognized exceptions to the general rule that only parties are bound.