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Originally posted by One Today, 4:42am
No, you're not getting it. They bind themselves to not pursue a case in exchange for X, Y, and Z. The terms can be anything they want, and if both parties agree to it, the settlement may be enforced against any party who breeches it.
Oh you're referring to the settlement terms binding them from pursuing further action as long as it's kept to. I agree with what you said then yes.