Papers Unlimited v. Park

Plaintiff, Papers Unlimited, appeals from an order of the circuit court of Cook County which dismissed its complaint against defendant, Edward Park, for money due and owing on an account stated. The dismissal was based on the principle of res judicata, which plaintiff claims was wrongfully applied.

The record shows that on March 5, 1991, plaintiff filed a verified complaint against defendant alleging that he was indebted to plaintiff in the amount of $1,663.50 for supplies, merchandise and goods which had been delivered and received under special order. Plaintiff brought the action against…