Rafanelli v. Dale

¶1 V. Mark Rafanelli (Rafanelli) appeals from the judgment of the Fifth Judicial District Court, Madison County, entered in favor of Defendant Hal J. Dale and his daughters, Virginia Lee Gabig and Paulette Dale-Hutcheon (the Dales). The District Court held that Rafanelli’s case was barred by the doctrine of collateral estoppel. We affirm.

¶2 The following issues are raised on appeal:

¶3 1. Did the District Court err when it ruled that Rafanelli was collaterally estopped from litigating this case?

¶4 2. Did the District Court err when it converted the Dales’ motion for judgment on the pleadings…