Allen v. Moyer

*1050Associate Chief Justice DURRANT,

opinion of the Court:

INTRODUCTION

{ 1 In this case, we are asked to determine whether the doctrine of claim preclusion applies to small claims judgments. We conclude that claim preclusion is applicable to small claims judgments because application of the doctrine will promote finality, judicial economy, and consistent judgments.

BACKGROUND

12 The facts in this case are undisputed. In 2008, Andrew T. Allen and Melissa Moyer were involved in an automobile accident (the Accident) on Interstate 15 near Murray, Utah. Approximately two weeks later, Mr. Allen filed a…