Shores v. Express Lending Services, Inc.

KATHIANNE KNAUP CRANE, Judge.

Plaintiff filed a petition to collect damages against defendants 1 arising out of their actions in arranging a mortgage and deed of trust on the equity in plaintiffs home. Defendants moved to dismiss on grounds of collateral estoppel and equitable estoppel. The trial court dismissed without stating its reasons. On appeal, plaintiff contends that neither the doctrines of collateral estoppel nor equitable estoppel bar her cause of action. We agree and reverse and remand.

The Petition

Plaintiff, Lillie Shores, filed a petition for damages against defendants asserting…