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23:57 May 16, 2002
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Law/Patents
English term or phrase: settling
In law context, what is "settling defendant"?
Thanks
John
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Explanation:
It refers to a civil action (civil lawsuit).

A settling defendant is a defendant who doesn't go all the way through the trial, but agrees to pay out a certain amount to the plaintiff out of court in exchange for the discharge of the lawsuit.
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Explanation:
It refers to a civil action (civil lawsuit).

A settling defendant is a defendant who doesn't go all the way through the trial, but agrees to pay out a certain amount to the plaintiff out of court in exchange for the discharge of the lawsuit.

Tatiana Neroni (X)
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agree  claudia bagnardi: just it. You look to young to know legal terms.Lol
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