holding that because relitigation of issue was barred by collateral estoppel, res judicata determination of finality of judgment dismissed for lack of standing was not relevant
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August 4, 2000.
W.D.N.C.
Affirmed in part, Reversed in part
holding that because relitigation of issue was barred by collateral estoppel, res judicata determination of finality of judgment dismissed for lack of standing was not relevant
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