MPC, Inc. v. Kenny

This case presents yet another application of the doctrine of res judicata. In this instance, the question arises in an action for contribution between joint tortfeasors brought by appellants against appellees in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County. Having determined that appellants’ action was barred by res judicata, which had been asserted by special plea, the court (Bowie, J.) granted appellee’s motion for summary judgment. An appeal was taken to the Court of Special Appeals, but we granted certiorari prior to consideration of the case by that court. Because we are not in full…