First State Bank of Altoona v. Bass

The plaintiff, First State Bank of Altoona, Alabama, appeals from the granting of a motion to dismiss on the ground that its claim against the defendant, Ray D. Bass, is barred by the doctrine of res judicata. We affirm.

First State Bank of Altoona, as the assignee of two state construction contracts, originally filed suit against Ray D. Bass, in his capacity as state highway director, alleging breach of contract. On May 29, 1981, the trial court granted defendant's motion to dismiss the complaint, ruling that the bank's suit was a claim against the state and, as such, was barred by the…