Norfolk S. Ry., 879 F. Supp. 1192 (N.D. Ga. 1994) (decided under former O.C.G.A. § 29-2-16). Claims Subject to Compromise (Cont’d) ‘‘Claims’’ is sufficiently broad to include a tort action. Macris v. Laughlin Insulation Co., 124 Ga. App. 573, 185 S.E.2d 413 (1971) (decided under former Code 1933, § 49-221). ‘‘Claims’’ includes demands arising out of tort. — ‘‘Claims’’ as used in former Code 1933, § 49-219 (former O.C.G.A. § 29-2-16) had a technical meaning and implied that a right is in dispute, including a demand arising out of tort. Campbell v. Atlanta Coach Co., 58 Ga. App. 824, 200 S.E. 203 (1938) (decided under former Code 1933, § 49-221). Wrongful death action was a property right and could be compromised or settled by a duly appointed guardian of property pursuant to former O.C.G.A. Effect of Compromise Guardian may negotiate complete settlement, which is conclusive until set aside in direct proceeding brought for that purpose. Macris v. Laughlin Insulation Co., 124 Ga. App. 573, 185 S.E.2d 413 (1971) (decided under former Code 1933, § 49-221). Compromise settlement is conclusive until set aside. — Compromise settlement of doubtful ‘‘claim’’ made by guardian is conclusive until set aside in direct proceeding in which guardian is a necessary party. Campbell v. Atlanta Coach Co., 58 Ga. App. 824, 200 S.E. 203 (1938) (decided under former Code 1933, § 49-221).