Mystic Isle Development Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Stanley N. Drinkwater, Jr., Stanley N. Drinkwater…

Summary

The Supreme Court held that the entire controversy doctrine bars Mystic's attorney‑malpractice claim and entered summary judgment in favor of the defendants. The Court reasoned that the malpractice claim accrued during the earlier litigation and that Mystic’s failure to join the attorneys in the original action precludes the later suit. Accordingly, the Court reversed the trial court’s denial of summary judgment. Justice O’Hern, concurring, agreed with the result and urged reconsideration of Grunwald.