Bennett v. Walker

Citations

• 100 Ill. 525
• 1881 Ill. LEXIS 140

Syllabus

<p>1. Settlement—conclusive, unless impeached for fraud, etc. A settlement made by attorneys with a client after his majority, in respect to moneys and securities received by the former on a compromise of litigation affecting the interest of the latter, while a minor, and for attorney’s fees and advances made in his behalf, will not be disturbed unless it is impeached for fraud, unfairness, or mistake.</p> <p>2. Evidence—weight of evidence. The sworn answer of two defendants, and their testimony, as to a settlement with a complainant, and its fairness, is not overcome by the testimony of the complainant alone, impeaching its fairness.</p>