Otis Elevator Co. v. Tanner

Because I believe that the release is controlled by pre-Posey authority and effected the release of Otis and Pickett, I respectfully dissent.

Tanner filed suit against Pickett, Otis, and Pace on June 22, 1985, eventually adding manufacturer Esco. On January 21, 1987, Tanner and his wife signed a General Release, which stated that, in consideration of the payment of $500, they “remised, released and forever discharged and by these presents, do . . . hereby remise, release, and forever discharge Pace Construction Corporation . . . and all other persons, firms, and corporations, of and from any…