LAW 110 Chapter Notes - Chapter kovach-v-DoC: Res Judicata, Collateral Estoppel
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Donald kovich appeals the trial court"s grant of judgment under super. Kovach previously admitted liability and paid the ticket, however now argues the fine should be refunded. Issues: whether the principles of collateral estoppel preclude appellant from alleging facts necessary to state a claim. Appellant"s complaint claimed that the district"s decision to forgive some fines and enforce others of. Similarly situated motorists who were unfairly and confusingly entrapped by the camera was facially discriminatory under d. c. code 4-139 (1994) and violated the fifth and fourteenth amendments of the. Constitution, seeking return of . 5 million in paid fines, including costs and interest, and attorney"s fees.
