Pierce v. Rummell

This is an appeal from a judgment for Shirley Pierce against Charles ("Charlie") and Beth Pierce for conspiring to defraud Shirley. The jury returned a $60,000 verdict for Shirley, and the trial court entered judgment on the verdict. Charlie and Beth raise issues regarding denial of their motions for a mistrial, directed verdict, judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and new trial; those motions raised, among other issues, res judicata, collateral estoppel, and the statute of limitations. Beth also appeals from the denial of her motion for new trial on her claim against Shirley on a…