Thirion v. Tutoki

Daniel Gerin, Magistrate.

Plaintiffs filed a complaint alleging past due rent and money damages from the rental of premises at 1523 Sheridan Ave., NE, Warren, Ohio.

Defendants filed an answer and in addition to a general denial claim that the matter is barred by the doctrine of res judicata in that the same parties litigated the same issues in Warren Municipal Court Small Claims case No. 95 CVI 1041.

Case No. 95 CVI 1041 involved a small claims action in which the tenants, John and Peggy Tutoki (defendants in the present action), filed with the court for return of their security deposit. After…