Settlement and Dismissal

Question 1

Dismissal

Answer 1

to dismiss a party from a lawsuit; plaintiffs can dismiss defendants and cross-complainants can dismiss cross-defendants

Question 2

Release

Answer 2

a document whereby the plaintiff or cross- complainant agrees to dismiss a defendant or cross-defendant from a lawsuit and not bring suit against that party for the same cause of action in the future

Question 3

Settlement

Answer 3

agreement reached by parties to terminate a lawsuit; plaintiff usually agrees to dismiss in return for defendant paying a specified sum of money to plaintiff