Michael Todd Crowley v. Robert G. Germany

ISHEE, JUSTICE, FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. This case concerns release language in a settlement agreement. We must determine if the circuit court abused its discretion by enforcing a settlement agreement using specific release language that required the Plaintiffs' attorneys' signatures. Finding that the circuit court abused its discretion, we reverse the Order Enforcing Settlement Agreement and Judgment of Dismissal and remand the case for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. This case began as a legal malpractice action by Delie Shepard and Ashley Stowers…