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A South Carolina circuit court enters a final judgment on the merits in favor of the defendant. The plaintiff later sues the same defendant on the same cause of action. Which doctrine bars the second suit?

Issue preclusion (collateral estoppel) Claim preclusion (res judicata) The law-of-the-case doctrine The doctrine of laches

Correct Answer:

Claim preclusion (res judicata)

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