A patient sues a physician for negligence and loses. The patient then sues the physician for breach of contract. The second suit is dismissed under what doctrine?

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The doctrine of res judicata prohibits a party from relitigating an issue that has already been decided in a prior case. Since the patient already sued the physician and lost for negligence, they cannot sue for breach of contract on the same facts or issues. Therefore, the second suit would be dismissed under the doctrine of res judicata.

A Patient Sues a Physician for Negligence and Loses