HASSELL, Justice.
In this appeal, we consider whether the doctrine of res judicata bars a claim "to recover dower and damages" asserted by a litigant who had unsuccessfully filed a motion for judgment for unlawful detainer.
The parties stipulated the relevant facts. Presley M. Smith and Pauline A. Smith, husband and wife, lived in a residence in Goochland County until Mr. Smith's death in 1982. Mr. Smith was the sole owner of record of the real property...
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