The doctrine of collateral estoppel requires dismissal of this small claims action seeking reimbursement of a retainer fee previously paid to defendant by nonparty Furon Construction, Inc., a corporation which is now dissolved. The corporation's prior small claims action, seeking recovery of the same fees, was dismissed for lack of capacity to sue since it had failed to pay franchise taxes. In these circumstances, plaintiff, as principal and...
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