However, the doctrine is limited to cases in which the issue in controversy has been raised and decided in a prior appeal. Boillot v. Conyer, 861 S.W.2d 152, 154 (Mo. App. 1993); Davis v. J.C. Nichols Co., 761 S.W.2d 735, 741 (Mo. App. 1988). The mere denial of a petition for writ of prohibition where the appellate court issues no opinion is not a conclusive decision on the merits of the issue presented.