Stetzel v. Dickenson

LeGRAND, Justice.

This case arises out of an intersection accident which occurred in Iowa City on September 27, 1965, as a result of which plaintiff sustained certain personal injuries. On December 2, 1965, she executed a release and was paid $400.00 by defendant’s insurance carrier.

Being dissatisfied with her settlement, plaintiff subsequently brought this action against defendant, seeking damages for her injuries. Defendant relied on the release as a complete defense. Plaintiff then alleged the settlement was the result of mutual mistake and was not voluntarily entered into because of the…