Basinger v. Rogers & Wells

Opinion

NARES, J.

Rogers & Wells appeals from an order vacating voluntary dismissals and ordering entry of judgment nunc pro tunc to enforce a settlement agreement and award plaintiffs interest on tardy payment of settlement money. Rogers & Wells contends the order must be reversed because the court lacked jurisdiction once dismissals had been filed. Alternatively, on the merits Rogers & Wells contends it did not pay late because the condition precedent to its obligation to pay—Robert G. Basinger’s general release—had not been furnished, and in any event the settlement agreement does not…