Sattler v. Bailey

McHUGH, Justice:

The appellant, William Sattler, brought this appeal of a final order of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, granting the appellees’ motion to dismiss on the ground that a judgment in a federal civil action involving the same parties was res judicata for purposes of this state civil action. 1 We conclude that the federal court’s ruling was not res judicata and, accordingly, reverse and remand for further proceedings. In addition, we believe it is appropriate to provide guidance on the statute of limitations defense, which was raised as an alternative ground for…