Legal Opinion
Freed v. Unruh
North Dakota Supreme Court
Decided February 12, 1998No. Civil 970201PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
VANDE WALLE, Chief Justice.
[¶ 1] Robert A. Freed appealed from a summary judgment dismissing his claim against Bobby M. Unruh for property damages resulting from a car accident. We conclude Freed’s settlement and release with Unruh’s insurer bars Freed’s action, and we affirm.
[¶2] On February 14, 1997, Freed’s car struck Unruh’s car when Unruh ran through a red light at a Bismarck intersection. Repair estimates for Freed’s 1996 Toyota Camry LE were $4,841.36. Freed was aware that, under N.D.C.C. § 39-05-17.2 and N.D.A.C. Chapter 37-09-01 as they existed at the time, he was required to…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Towne v. DiniusNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1997
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3Cited by22 opinions
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