Opinion ID: 217719
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Heading: Elements One, Two, and Four of Collateral Estoppel Under Wyoming Law are Satisfied

Text: Elements one, two, and four of collateral estoppel under Wyoming law are met here. See Brockman, 342 F.3d at 1166. The issuewhether Two Elk commenced constructionwas identical. The 2005 Council proceedings ended with a judgment on the merits, as the Council determined that Two Elk had commenced construction, dismissed the matter, and terminated jurisdiction. Aplt.App. at 88. Finally, DEQ had a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue before the Council. Indeed, the Council held a hearing on June 27, 2005 at which the parties were given an opportunity to be heard concerning Two Elk's motion to dismiss. Id. at 87; see also Pokorny v. Salas, 81 P.3d 171, 176 (Wyo.2003) ([T]he requirement is that the party be presented with the opportunity to litigate. ).