Lacquement v. Handy

OPINION

WEAVER, Justice.

This summary judgment appeal arises from a suit brought by appellant, Ms. R.A. Lacquement, against appellees, Michael Handy (“Handy”) and Betty Jean Brewer (“Brewer”), seeking specific performance of a settlement contract. Mrs. Gladys Smith was injured in an accident and she retained Handy, an attorney, to represent her in any claims she had arising from the accident. Mrs. Smith subsequently died and Handy was then retained by Brewer, Mrs. Smith’s daughter, to represent her in any claims she had arising from Mrs. Smith’s injuries and death. According to Ms. Lacquement,…