res inter alios acta
noun
res in·ter ali·os acta
ˈrēz-ˈin-tər-ˈā-lē-ˌōs-ˈak-tə, ˈrās-ˈin-ter-ˈä-lē-ˌōs-ˈäk-tä
: something transacted between other parties
Note: This term is used in reference to matters not involving the same parties as those in litigation. Evidence of such matters is generally inadmissible.
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“Res inter alios acta.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/res%20inter%20alios%20acta. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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