Kimberly J. Bond v. James D. McLaughlin

Summary

The Alabama Supreme Court reversed the trial court’s summary‑judgment ruling in Bond’s legal‑malpractice action, holding that Bond presented substantial evidence that the will was likely revoked and that the underlying will contest could have succeeded, and that the doctrine of res judicata does not bar her claim because the prior judgment did not involve the same cause of action. The Court remanded for further proceedings consistent with these holdings.