Brown v. Clark

This negligence action stems from personal injuries sustained in an automobile accident that occurred on February 15, 1970, in North Hampton. Subsequent to the mishap a claims adjuster for defendant’s insurer settled plaintiff’s personal injury claim resulting from the accident for $800 by means of a general release dated June 27.

Three and one-half years later on October 11, 1973, plaintiff instituted this action to recover for injuries arising from the accident. On December 5, defendant filed a special appearance, moving for dismissal on the ground that the general release executed by…