Deere & Co. v. First National Bank of Clarksdale

¶44. As the majority correctly states, this case involves an underlying dispute over a John Deere & Company (Deere) combine purchased by Edward Johnson from Parker Tractor & Implement Company (Parker). I disagree with the majority’s analysis of the last-in-time doctrine and res judicata as they apply to the facts of this case. The majority’s analysis and conclusion are inconsistent with this Court’s prior caselaw regarding res judica-ta and the last-in-time doctrine. Today’s opinion only serves to cloud and confuse this area of law. Therefore, I respectfully dissent.

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¶ 45. The…