The principle of res Judicata

a. Prevents relitigation of a cause of action that has been fully, fairly, and finally __decided on the merits by a court of competent jurisdiction

b. Is synonymous with comity

c. Is the basis for requiring that the subject matter of a suit (the res) be located within the forum state for the court to have in rem jurisdiction

d. Permits a court to adjudicate disputes

e. A and b

f. None of the above