Legal Opinion

Johnson v. Samson Constr. Corp.

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine

Decided November 24, 1997No. Cum-97-82PublishedCited by 38 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

LIPEZ, Justice.

[¶ 1] Walter Johnson appeals from a judgment entered in the Superior Court (Cumberland County, Brennan, J.) granting Samson Construction’s motion for a summary judgment. Johnson argues on appeal that the court erred in its determination that res judicata bars his suit. We disagree and affirm the judgment.

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[¶ 2] In June 1988 Samson Construction executed and delivered to Johnson a promissory note for $69,500 and a mortgage deed. The note required principal and interest to be paid in 240 equal monthly installments, and it contained the following acceleration provision: “If any…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Beegan v. SchmidtSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1982
  2. Kradoska v. KippSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1979
  3. MacHias Savings Bank v. RamsdellSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1997
  4. Stadler v. Cherry Hill Developers, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1963
  5. Seashore Performing Arts Center, Inc. v. Town of Old Orchard BeachSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1996

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3Cited by38 opinions

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  4. Andrews v. Department of Environmental ProtectionSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1998
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