Hernlund v. Town & Country Motors, Inc.

The action was brought to recover for injuries sustained through the negligent operation of defendant’s automobile. After the service of the summons, negotiations for a settlement were had between the attorneys of the parties, which resulted in defendants *126paying to plaintiff’s attorney $750 upon receiving, on February 8, 1922, a written instrument settling tbe cause of action and releasing defendants from any and all claims by reason of said automobile accident. This instrument purported to be signed by plaintiff, was witnessed by her attorney and one Anna Zagel, and duly acknowledged. At tbe…