Gaudin v. Western Mortgage Loan Corp‪.‬

Michael E. Gaudin and Sherri M. Williams, husband and wife, ("the Gaudins") challenge the district courts grant of partial summary judgment in favor Western Mortgage Loan Corporation. ("Western"). The Gaudins contend that the district court (1) improperly certified the grant of partial summary judgment as a final judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b); and (2) erred in holding that Gaudins criminal conviction collaterally estopped the Gaudins from pursuing their claims against Western. The district court had jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Final judgment was entered by the district court pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b).