Legal Opinion
Morris v. Maks
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided April 26, 1993No. 29220-0-IPublishedCited by 44 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBaker, J.
In this case we are asked to decide whether the trial court erred in enforcing a settlement agreement under CR 2A and RCW 2.44.010. We hold that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in enforcing the settlement agreement and therefore affirm.
Facts
Evan Morris is a partner in the limited partnership TRM, a lumberyard. In February 1990 Morris sued the general partner of TRM, Thomas Maks, claiming Maks breached his fiduciary duty as a general partner.
In June and July 1991, the parties discussed settling the case. On July 18 Maks' attorney, Phillip Miller (Miller), phoned Morris' attorney,…
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