Wilder v. Hill

HUNTER, Judge.

Samuel L. Wilder (“plaintiff’) appeals from judgment of the trial court dismissing his complaint against Evelyn D. Hill (“Hill”) and the estate of Willie V. Davis (collectively, “defendants”) on the basis of res judicata. Plaintiff contends he is entitled to proceed with his civil suit. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

On 23 November 2003, plaintiff filed a complaint against defendants in New Hanover County Superior Court alleging claims of fraud and undue influence regarding the will of plaintiffs stepfather, Willie Davis (“Davis”). According to the complaint, Davis…