Settlement FAQs

what is the first effective settlement

by Ms. Mittie Gutkowski Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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First effective settlement was and is a generalization about historical process that emphasizes the importance of past events in determining present and future patterns.

Zelinsky's Theory of First Effective Settlement was that the dominant culture of a nation is defined by the first settlers who came to an area who are able to effect a self-perpetuating society.

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Is first effective settlement the same in every context?

Though the idea of first effective settlement is recognizably the same in both contexts, the varied ways in which a particular idea can be employed are equally apparent. I would like to thank the anonymous reviewers of the manuscript for their comments and suggestions.

Who were the first effective settlers?

For Kniffen and Zelinsky, the first effective settlers were the largely anonymous representatives of the ‘culture areas’ from which they came and whose distinctive traits they impressed on newly occupied territories.

What is a settlement?

What is settlement? A settlement is a mutually acceptable compromise of an on-going dispute between two or more parties. A settlement can be reached before legal proceedings have commenced or after they have started.

Can a settlement agreement be set aside?

The law of contract provides certain situations which allow for a settlement agreement to be set aside.

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Why is settlement important?

Settlement avoids disputes which are distracting, time consuming, expensive and can generate adverse publicity.

Why do we need settlement?

Settlement can help to maintain ongoing commercial relationships, which are often jeopardized by long-running disputes.

What is settlement in legal terms?

A settlement is a mutually acceptable compromise of an on-going dispute between two or more parties. A settlement can be reached before legal proceedings have commenced or after they have started. Settlements are commonly achieved by negotiations between the parties, or following mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

What is CPR in court?

The English Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) aim to ensure that the parties to litigation consider settlement at a number of different points during the action, and even at the pre-action stage. The court may impose cost penalties on a party who unreasonably refuses to try and settle a dispute whether at the pre-action stage or once the action has commenced.

Why is there less scope for settlement offers in Part 36?

However, it should be recognised that there is less scope for tailored settlement offers within Part 36 because the offer must meet a strict set of requirements.

What does "consideration" mean in a settlement agreement?

Consideration: in the context of a settlement agreement, this usually means giving up the right to sue, even if the party has no intention of bringing a claim and will ordinarily be good consideration.

Is there a format for a settlement agreement?

There is no specific format required for documenting a settlement agreement – it is possible for a binding settlement to be reached through an exchange of letters or emails.

Examples of Effective Date of Settlement in a sentence

Within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date of Settlement, Dignity Health shall make one-time payments (“PEP Plus Payments”) aggregating Eight Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($825,000.00) (the “PEP Plus Settlement Amount”) to the PEP Plus Claimants.

More Definitions of Effective Date of Settlement

Effective Date of Settlement or “ Effective Date ” means the date upon which the Settlement in the Action shall become effective and final, as set forth in paragraph 23 below.

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