A final judgment or decree determining that a person has violated this article in an action brought by the state under section 44-1407 or 44-1408, subsection A, other than a consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony has been taken, is prima facie evidence against such person in any other action against him under section 44-1408 as to all matters with respect to which the judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties thereto. This section does not affect the application of collateral estoppel or issue preclusion.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 44-1409

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: means an individual, corporation, business trust, partnership, association or any other legal entity. See Arizona Laws 44-1401
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
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