Smith v. . Thompson

Did the court err in rendering judgment upon the pleadings in favor of the defendant? We think not.

Plaintiff was injured in a motorcycle accident on 11 July, 1929. On 3 October, 1929, represented by her counsel, plaintiff settled all her claims for damages against the operators of the motorcycle which struck her, receiving the sum of $2,400 in full compensation for all injuries resulting from said collision, or which might thereafter result therefrom. In consideration of said settlement and compensation, plaintiff and her husband executed a “General Release,” witnessed by plaintiff’s counsel…