Legal Opinion
Dobson v. Citizens Gas and Coke Utility
Indiana Court of Appeals
Decided May 31, 1994No. 49A02-9310-CV-558PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BAKER, Judge.
We decide today what language in a release of all claims against one tortfeasor will release other tortfeasors as a matter of law.
Appellant-plaintiffs Darlene and Malcolm J. Dobson attack the entry of summary judgment in favor of appellee-defendant Citizens Gas and Coke Utility on the Dobsong' negli-genee action arising from an automobile accident. 2 Because the Dobsons' claims against defendant Prospect Auto Parts were settled, Prospect is not a party to this appeal.
FACTS
On September 22, 1990, Malcolm was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Robert Reese, traveling west on…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Jump v. Bank of VersaillesIndiana Court of Appeals · 1992
- Millikan v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Indiana Court of Appeals · 1993
- Smith v. HansenIndiana Court of Appeals · 1991
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