Greene v. Colonial Stores, Inc.

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff Greene brought an action in Fulton County against Colonial Stores alleging, malicious prosecution. When the action came on for a pre-trial hearing the parties discussed settlement possibilities. Offers and counter-offers were exchanged. Plaintiff Greene testified that he agreed to accept $5,000 and a pending action against him by Colonial Stores in Clayton County would be dismissed. Contrary to this, plaintiff’s counsel stated that Mr. Greene authorized him to settle the action for $5,000 and the action in Clayton County would remain pending. Counsel for…