Ticor Title Co. v. Stanion

BURDICK, Justice.

This ease asks us to decide whether a title company that was the escrow agent for the sale of land pursuant to a bankruptcy court order is now prevented from bringing a claim against the bankrupt on grounds of res judicata. This case also asks us to determine whether there is an issue of material fact precluding summary judgment and whether either party is entitled to attorney fees.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Respondent, Richard W. Stanion II, filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition in Nevada in October 2003. On June 17, 2004, Stanion entered into a contract with Tracy…