Tib-The Independent Bankers Bank v. Goerke

Summary

The Oklahoma Supreme Court held that the dismissal of Joseph Goerke with prejudice in the 2015 foreclosure did not constitute a final judgment on the merits, and that no specific agreement existed to bar subsequent litigation. Accordingly, the claim‑preclusion defense failed and the trial court’s summary‑judgment ruling in favor of Goerke was reversed. The Court also noted that the issues were reviewed de novo.