The relationship between splitting of causes of action and the rule of res judicata lies in their shared objective of preventing repetitive litigation and ensuring finality in legal proceedings. When a litigant splits a cause of action and files separate suits based on the same set of facts, the court may apply res judicata to bar subsequent suits, reasoning that issues which could have been raised in the first case cannot be reopened later. Both doctrines discourage fragmenting claims and wasting judicial time. Best lawyers handle these intertwined principles by carefully analyzing whether multiple claims truly stem from a single cause or involve distinct legal rights. In complex cases, they adopt a strategic, preventive approach—combining all related claims in one comprehensive suit, drafting pleadings to preempt objections under res judicata, and citing relevant precedents to clarify distinctions between separate causes. This ensures procedural efficiency, protects the client’s interests, and maintains consistency in judicial outcomes.
