Barr v. Resolution Trust Corp. Ex Rel. Sunbelt Federal Savings

OPINION

GONZALEZ, Justice.

The issue in this case is whether a claim by Sunbelt Federal Savings against George Barr based on a partnership promissory note and guarantee agreement is barred by the doctrine of res judicata. The trial court granted Barr’s motion for summary judgment based on res judicata. The court of appeals, with one Justice dissenting, reversed the trial court’s judgment, holding that the doctrine did not apply. 824 S.W.2d 600. We reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and affirm the trial court’s judgment.

In 1985, Barr and Ron Knott were partners in the Bar III Venture.…