Luna v. Dominion Bank

This case arises from Terry Luna's assertion that Dominion Bank of Middle Tennessee, Inc. ("Dominion"), failed to distribute certain loan proceeds to which he claims he was entitled. Luna filed this lawsuit 18 months after he had been discharged from his debts in bankruptcy proceedings. The trial court entered a summary judgment in favor of Dominion, Union National Bank ("Union"), and Johnny Baugh.

In applying the doctrine of judicial estoppel this Court considers the relationship between the litigant and the judicial system. The doctrine applies to preclude a party from assuming a position in…