11/18/2008
Offensive Collateral Estoppel May Be Used Against Attorneys in Bar Proceedings
In re Brauer, 452 Mass. 56, 890 N.E.2d 847 (2008)

Brief Summary

Factual determinations in a civil case held usable by way of offensive collateral estoppel in bar disciplinary proceedings governed by “preponderance” standard if those determinations were essential to the underlying civil matter.
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