Mitchell v. Money

COOPER, Judge.

This is a consolidated appeal from the dismissal of separate actions filed by the appellant. The original action was dismissed pursuant to KRS 395.278. The second action was also dismissed, the trial court ruling that the dismissal of the senior action was res judicata with respect to it. At issue is the question of whether the trial courts acted correctly in so dismissing said actions.

On February 13,1978, the appellant, Joan C. Mitchell, filed a personal injury action against the decedent/appellee, Milton T. Money, for injuries resulting from an automobile collision occurring…