Bailey v. Griffen

Mikell, Judge.

Appellants James Arthur Bailey and Charlene Bailey and appellees Christopher Derek Griffen, Sarah Griffen, Milton Griffen, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“State Farm”), John Doe, and John Doe, Inc., filed cross-motions for summary judgment in this breach of contract action, which arose out of the settlement of a personal injury lawsuit. At issue in both motions was the validity of the release executed by the appellants, which they sought to void for mutual mistake. The trial court concluded that the release barred the Baileys’ complaint. We affirm.

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