Johnson v. Cleveland County Board of Education

We observe with disfavor that tbe and/or method of naming tbe defendants in tbe captions to tbe summons and pleadings filed has been adopted in this cause. The question immediately arises: Does plaintiff seek recovery against tbe County Board of Education or tbe State Board or against both defendants? When a judge of tbe Superior Court acquires jurisdiction of tbe parties and tbe subject matter in pending litigation, any judgment or decree entered by him becomes res judi-cata as to tbe parties and all their privies. Hence, more exactitude in naming those who are defendants is required. Gibson…