Opinion ID: 674129
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Heading: Summary Judgment on Fraud Claim

Text: 11 When reviewing a motion for summary judgment, we apply the same standard used by the district court. Thus, giving the benefit of all factual inferences to the nonmoving party, we determine whether a genuine issue of material fact exists for trial. Johnson v. Enron Corp., 906 F.2d 1234, 1237 (8th Cir. 1990). 12 McGee contends that Reger's testimony established the invalidity of the release as a matter of law, and thus, that the trial court erred in granting Paul Revere's motion for summary judgment on McGee's fraud claim. We disagree and hold that the jury's response to Interrogatory 9 is dispositive of this issue. 13 In Arkansas, a person who has been induced to enter into a contract by reason of misrepresentation, fraud, or duress must proceed with reasonable diligence to disaffirm the agreement. Koolvent Aluminum Awning Co. of Ark. v. Johnson, 331 S.W.2d 265, 267 (Ark. 1960). Even if the statements made by Reger did constitute fraud, the jury's answer to Interrogatory 9 is a finding of fact that McGee did not proceed with reasonable diligence to disaffirm the release. This finding required judgment for Paul Revere.