The plaintiffs brought a motion in writing for approval of an infant settlement arising from a fatal motor vehicle accident.
The court found the settlement amount reasonable but declined to approve it immediately due to procedural deficiencies.
The court required further evidence, including the 17-year-old minor's consent, alternative proposals for managing the settlement funds instead of paying them into court for seven months, a copy of the minutes of settlement, and a detailed breakdown of the solicitor-client account.
The motion was adjourned with the judge remaining seized.
