A alleging that he is the adopted son of X, sues B to recover certain property granted to him by X, under a deed and forming part of X's estate. The court finds that A is not the adopted son of X, but he is entitled to the property under the deed and a decree is passed for A. The finding that A is not the adopted son of X:
A. 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. Will operate as res judicata in a subsequent suit between A and B
C. Depends on the court's discretion
D. None of the above
Answer: Option B

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