Basinger v. Rogers & Wells

Rogers & Wells appeals from an order vacating voluntary dismissals and ordering entry of judgment nunc pro tunc to enforce a settlement agreement and award plaintiffs interest on tardy payment of settlement money. Rogers & Wells contends the order must be reversed because the court lacked jurisdiction once dismissals had been filed. Alternatively, on the merits Rogers & Wells contends it did not pay late because the condition precedent to its obligation to pay -- Robert G. Basingers general release -- had not been furnished, and in any event the settlement agreement does not provide for interest.