Idaho § 6-703 - Judgment a bar to second action
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 6-703 — Judgment a bar to second action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-703. Judgment a bar to second action
A judgment in any jurisdiction for or against the plaintiff upon the substantive merits of any action for damages founded upon a single publication or exhibition or utterance as described in section 6-702 , Idaho Code, shall bar any other action for damages by the same plaintiff against the same defendant founded upon the same publication or exhibition or utterance.
[6-703, added 1953, ch. 109, sec. 2, p. 143; am. 2022, ch. 111, sec. 3, p. 370.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 6-703
What does Idaho Statutes § 6-703 cover?
Section 6-703 ("Judgment a bar to second action") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 6-703?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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