In Re the Marriage of Ginsberg

Tanya and John Ginsberg ended their marriage in 2004. Their dissolution decree ordered John to pay the debt the parties owed to Tanya’s father and hold Tanya harmless from any liability. Because the parties could not agree on how much was owed, the decree stated the amount of the debt was “disputed.” John did not repay Tanya’s father. Tanya eventually repaid the loan herself and brought this action seeking indemnification from John under the terms of the decree. The district court ordered John to pay Tanya $121,000. John appealed. The court of appeals held claim preclusion barred Tanya’s…