Orlando v. Prewett

L.R. Bretz appeals from an order of the District Court of the Sixteenth Judicial District, Treasure County, granting summary judgment to George Orlando, Personal Representative of the estate of Frank A. Donnes (Donnes Estate), and denying Bretz’s motion to vacate and set aside a partial summary judgment previously awarded to the Donnes Estate. We affirm.

The following issues are raised on appeal:

1. Does the doctrine of res judicata render a mechanic’s lien null and void when the lien was filed against real property that was the subject of a prior quiet title action against the same parties who…