Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church v. Olex

Plaintiffs Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church and Emanuel Tyson appeal from an order dismissing their complaint against defendants Irving Olex, Merchandise National Bank, and Midwest Bank & Trust. Plaintiffs alleged that they were the owners of a parcel of real estate conveyed to Olex and subsequently, to the other defendants. The trial court dismissed the complaint on the basis of res judicata and laches. Plaintiffs appeal.

On appeal, plaintiffs argue that res judicata does not apply since plaintiff Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church was not a party or privy to earlier lawsuits…