Watson v. Domecki

HURLEY, Judge.

The question in this appeal is whether a party may maintain an action for damages based on fraudulent misrepresentation in the inducement to execute a satisfaction without first setting aside the satisfaction. We answer in the negative and reverse.

Edward Domecki obtained a money judgment in federal court against Billy Watson. As a result, the parties entered into an agreement which called for Watson to transfer title to two automobiles (a 1955 Bentley and a 1926 Fiat) to Domecki. Also, Watson agreed to pay Domecki $3,000 in cash. At this juncture — apparently before Domecki had…