Stowell v. R.L.K. & Co.

These consolidated cases involve similar actions for “conversion” and “interference.” Plaintiffs’ complaints allege that defendants, who operate the Timberline Lodge ski resort, sold plaintiffs passes that entitled them to daily ski lift tickets. The complaints then allege that defendants refused to issue the lift tickets. Defendants moved for summary judgment on the ground that a previous action between the parties was res judicata. The trial court granted the motion and entered judgment for defendants. We decide that defendants are not entitled to summary judgment as a matter of law and…