Constantine v. US Fidelity & Guar. Co.

545 So.2d 750 (1989)

Rita CONSTANTINE

v.

UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY, INC., et al.

87-1163.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

April 28, 1989.

Stephen D. Heninger of Heninger, Burge & Vargo, Birmingham, for appellant.

James L. Clark and Lynn Baxley Ault of Lange, Simpson, Robinson & Somerville, Birmingham, for appellees.

JONES, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment on a directed verdict in favor of notary public Ardith Srack McMicken and her surety, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Inc. ("USF & G"), on the ground of "estoppel by judgment." We affirm.

Because the…