By Angela Whittaker-Pion and Lynn Schlie ( June 8, 2017, 10:48 AM EDT) -- In almost all jurisdictions, settlement agreements in civil cases are interpreted and enforced according to standard contract principles: offer, acceptance, consideration and mutual assent as to all essential terms. However, in practice, once both parties have reached the primary term — the monetary amount in exchange for a release of claims — the settlement is considered effective, even if not finalized....
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