Petrus v. Golden

The defendant, Antoine Golden, has pleaded settlement as an affirmative defense. On the evidence adduced in this connection, the issue is whether the plaintiff is bound by an agreement of settlement negotiated and signed by the plaintiff’s attorney and the defendant.

The plaintiff, who is not a well educated person, consulted an attorney, concerning the present claim. Plaintiff told the attorney that the defendant had promised in a general way to make satisfactory settlement, then had paid $5.00, but, thereafter, refused to do more. While no formal agreement was made between attorney and…