Settlement Conference
/ˈsɛtlmənt ˈkɒnfərəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A pretrial meeting between parties and a judge or neutral third party to discuss settlement possibilities and narrow issues for trial.
The judge scheduled a settlement conference to encourage the parties to resolve the dispute without going to trial.
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- settlement conference
- settlement conferences
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Commentary
Settlement conferences aim to reduce court caseloads and encourage early resolution; they differ from mediations by typically involving a judge and can be court-ordered.
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