Sherman v. Dickey

Dillard, Judge.

In this personal-injury action arising from a motor-vehicle accident, Daniel Sherman and Jennifer Sherman appeal the trial court’s order granting summary judgment to William Allen Dickey and Melvin Dickey to enforce a settlement agreement. On appeal, the Shermans argue that the trial court erred in (1) granting summary judgment to the Dickeys when the facts show that the parties did not reach an enforceable settlement agreement and (2) awarding attorney fees pursuant to OCGA § 13-6-11. Because a binding settlement agreement was reached but the trial court was without authority…