Wool Growers Service Corp. v. Simcoe Sheep Co.

I shall refer to Allarbe as though he were the sole appellant.

In approaching a consideration of this case, I will admit,arguendo, that Allarbe was unjustly deprived of his money by the acts of Ragan and Dunnett, and that a trust relationship existed. I do contend, however, that Allarbe, with full knowledge of his alleged wrongs, made a complete settlement with Ragan and Dunnett, and afterwards confirmed that settlement by taking over and conducting the sheep business of the corporation.

"The basic element of a compromise is a disputed claim."Cannavina v. Poston, 13 Wn.2d 182, 124 P.2d 787.

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