Wright MacHine Corp. v. Seaman-Andwall Corp.

This case is the third proceeding between Wright Machine Corporation (Wright) and Seaman-Andwall Corporation (Seaman) relating to the 1966 sale of Seaman’s aluminum coating and steel siding business to Wright. The previous actions were brought in New York and Delaware and resulted in final judgments for Seaman. The question before us is whether Wright’s present Massachusetts action against Seaman for breach of contract is barred by these prior proceedings under the doctrine of res judicata and the requirements of the full faith and credit clause of the United States Constitution, art. 4, § 1.

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