§ 11-210. Judgment as evidence

   (a) In general. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a final judgment or decree rendered in a criminal proceeding or civil action brought by the Attorney General under this subtitle to the effect that a defendant has violated this subtitle is prima facie evidence against the defendant in an action for damages brought by another party against him under § 11-209(b) of this subtitle with respect to all matters where the judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties to it.

(b) Exception. -- This section does not apply to a civil consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony is taken.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 83, § 45; 1975, ch. 49, § 3; 2005, ch. 25, § 13.