Ingram v. Pollock

This appeal from the denial of a Rule 60(b), A.R.Civ.P., motion for relief from judgment presents two issues. Because we resolve the procedural issue, involving the propriety of a Rule 60(b) motion, in favor of the appellant, we must also address the substantive issue involving the enforcement of a settlement agreement.

Forrest Ingram sued Sam Pollock on October 14, 1987, alleging fraud. During the pendency of the suit, counsel for the parties corresponded regarding the terms and conditions of a possible settlement agreement. A dispute arose over whether the proposed but unexecuted document…