Legal Opinion
Stovall v. Ford
Kentucky Supreme Court
Decided November 23, 1983PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LEIBSON, Justice.
Ann C. Stovall, plaintiff below, filed a negligence action against Clifton J. Ford, alleging she was injured in an automobile collision in Mayfield, Kentucky on November 28, 1977.
After controverting the allegations of the complaint, in the seventh defense in Ford’s Answer, Ford alleged that “in consideration of the sum of $420.00” Stovall had “released and discharged” Ford “from any and all liability.”
Approximately five months later Ford moved for summary judgment. He filed a copy of a release, styled “Release of All Claims,” and of a settlement check for $420.60 as exhibits…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Toppass v. Perkins' AdministratrixCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1937
- Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. Government Employees Insurance Co.Kentucky Supreme Court · 1982
- Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. v. KiddKentucky Supreme Court · 1980
- Hargett v. DodsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1979
- McGregor v. MillsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1955
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3Cited by11 opinions
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- Lawson v. Helton Sanitation, Inc.Kentucky Supreme Court · 2001
- Grange Mutual Casualty Co. v. McDavidKentucky Supreme Court · 1984
- Coleman v. Bee Line Courier Service, Inc.Kentucky Supreme Court · 2009
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