07/19/2007
California Court Holds That Disqualification Order in One Case Should Be Given Preclusive Effect in Another Case
Joe J. Machado et al., v. The Superior Court of San Joaquin County, 148 Cal. App. 4th 875, 55 Cal. Rptr. 3d 902 (3rd Dist. 2007)
Brief Summary
The California Court of Appeal held that the disqualification of a law firm in one case on conflicts grounds would be given preclusive effect in separate but related litigation.
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