Under the transactional analysis concept of the doctrine of res judicata, plaintiff's claim of conversion in the instant action is barred since it could have been litigated in the prior divorce action between the parties. Special Term's order and judgment dismissing the complaint must therefore be affirmed.
Plaintiff's complaint alleges that defendant converted certain items of silver. Plaintiff's complaint in the prior divorce action...
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