City of St. Charles v. Stevens

OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

The City of St. Charles appeals a summary judgment upholding a settlement agreement between the city and Joe Stevens. We affirm.

FACTS

In July 1983, the city sued Stevens, alleging he erected a metal fence on a city street. Stevens responded that the fence was on his property and that the city street wrongfully encroached upon his property. The city obtained a court order for temporary removal of the fence.

In January 1984, after several months of negotiations, the parties executed a settlement agreement and stipulation of dismissal. A few days later, a dispute arose between…