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Settlement agreements

I have been offered a fee to settle my case against the defendant. I was unaware that a settlement agreement had to be signed by me. When I read the settlement agreement, I discovered that the terms of the agreement favored the defendant. When I refused to sign it, I was informed that the agreement was binding because I gave my social security number when I was asked. Is there a standard general agreement or can it contain terms that both parties can agree to?


Asked on 12/17/08, 6:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

Re: Settlement agreements

You've just learned one of the many hazards of attempting to handle a case pro se.

There is no "standard" agreement of settlement. Nor is there anything in law or elsewhere that says giving a social security number makes an agreement binding.

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Answered on 12/17/08, 7:01 pm


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