Fraudand and Res-judicata

A collusion or conspiracy with a view to deprive the rights of others in relation to a property would render the transaction void ab initio. Fraud and deception are synonymous. Although in a given case a deception may not amount to fraud, fraud is anathema to all equitable principles and any affair tainted with fraud 49 cannot be perpetuated or saved by the application of any equitable doctrine including res judicata