Kownslar v. Westinghouse Credit Corp.

McCLOUD, Chief Justice.

Westinghouse Credit Corporation sued Juanita H. Kownslar to recover the balance owed on five promissory notes executed by J & D Factory Outlet Mobile Homes, Inc., and guaranteed by Kownslar. Both parties filed motions for summary judgment. The trial court granted plaintiff’s motion and defendant, Kownslar, has appealed. We reverse and render.

Kownslar contends the trial court erred in granting plaintiff’s motion and in not granting her motion for summary judgment because Westinghouse’s claim is barred by the doctrine of res judicata. We agree.

Kownslar gave Westinghouse a…