Legal Opinion
Tungate v. Gardner
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Decided May 29, 2002No. Cum-01-613PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRudman, J.
[¶ 1] Zagonyi Tungate appeals from the judgment entered in the Superior Court (Cumberland County, Mills, J.) dismissing her claim against William D. Gardner Jr. on res judicata grounds. Because we conclude that the first element of res judicata has not been satisfied, we vacate the judgment.
I. STATEMENT OF THE CASE
[¶ 2] In June of 1994, automobiles operated by Tungate and Gardner were involved in an accident in Falmouth. The vehicle which Gardner was driving was insured by Allstate Insurance Company. Tungate rented a car while her own was being repaired. Apparently, Tungate submitted the bill…
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- Department of Human Services Ex Rel. Boulanger v. ComeauSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1995
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