A, alleging that he is the adopted son of X, sues B to recover certain property gran ted to him by X under a deed and forming part of the estate of X. The court finds that A is not the adopted son of X; but that he is entitled to the property under the deed and a decree is passed for A.

A. The finding that A is not the adopted son of X, will not operate as res judicata in a subsequent suit between A and B in which the question of adoption is again put in issue

B. The finding that A is not the adopted son of X, will operate as res judicata in a subsequent suit between A and B in which the question of adoption is again put in issue

C. Either A or B

D. None of these

Answer: Option A