Independent Order of Foresters v. Chauvin

Opinion of the Court by

Justice ROACH.

In an original action in the Court of Appeals, Appellant, the Independent Order of Foresters (“Foresters”), sought a writ of prohibition against the circuit court on the grounds that Forest Richard Pope’s claims were barred by res judicata. The Court of Appeals denied the petition, finding that Foresters had failed to carry its burden of proof. On appeal, Foresters repeats its claim that Pope’s cause of action is barred by res judicata. Because Foresters has failed to show that its claim is such that the extraordinary remedy of writ is even available, we…