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Patricia Kappes v. Diana Rhodes and Rhodes Law Firm
Date: 06-27-2022
Case Number: S-21-0238
Judge: Kautz
Court: Supreme Court of Wyoming on appeal from the District Court, Laramie County
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: Anna Reeves Olson
[¶1] Patricia Kappes filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against Diana Rhodes[1] after Ms. Rhodes failed to timely file an application with the Wyoming Medical Review Panel and a wrongful death lawsuit pertaining to the death of Ms. Kappes' mother. Ms. Rhodes counterclaimed for breach of contract, alleging she and Ms. Kappes had entered into a valid and enforceable agreement to settle the legal malpractice claim for $100,000 which Ms. Kappes breached by filing suit.
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What was the outcome of Patricia Kappes v. Diana Rhodes and Rhodes Law Firm?
The outcome was: "The district court granted summary judgment in favor of Ms. Rhodes on her counterclaim. Because there is a genuine issue of material fact as to whether the parties entered into a lawfully enforceable settlement agreement, we reverse and remand." Kappes v. Rhodes, 2022 WY 82 (Wyo. 2022)
Which court heard Patricia Kappes v. Diana Rhodes and Rhodes Law Firm?
This case was heard in Supreme Court of Wyoming on appeal from the District Court, Laramie County, WY. The presiding judge was Kautz.
Who were the attorneys in Patricia Kappes v. Diana Rhodes and Rhodes Law Firm?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here to Watch How To Find A Lawyer by Kent Morlan Click Here For The Best Cheyenne Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory If no lawyer is listed, call 918-582-6422 and MoreLaw will help you find a lawyer for free.. Defendant's attorney: Anna Reeves Olson.
When was Patricia Kappes v. Diana Rhodes and Rhodes Law Firm decided?
This case was decided on June 27, 2022.