With no explanation, chose the best option from "A", "B", "C" or "D". of a fatally flawed theory. In other cases, prejudice will be minimized by the fact that the party has notice of the need to adduce evidence in support of Article III even though neither the court nor the defendant makes a formal motion. For example, in Bischoff v. Osceola County, Fla., 222 F.3d 874, 882 n. 8 (11th Cir.2000), the Eleventh Circuit held that it was proper for the district court to apply a summary júdgment standard on a sua sponte challenge to standing because the plaintiffs were on notice that standing was an issue, as they raised it themselves in briefs. Similarly, to the extent that identical issues have already been raised in the litigation, the threat of procedural prejudice is greatly diminished. See Bridgeway Corp. v. Citibank, 201 F.3d 134, 140 (2d Cir.2000) (<HOLDING>). In the present case, although defendants had

A: recognizing that in the interest of judicial economy res judicata may properly be raised by a district court sua sponte particularly where both actions are brought in the courts of the same district
B: holding that sovereign immunity issues may be raised sua sponte as they bear on subject matter jurisdiction
C: holding that the court can raise res judicata sua sponte even on appeal
D: recognizing reduced threat of procedural prejudice where courts sua sponte determination is based on issues identical to the raised by the moving party
D.