When does the plaintiff's Request for Dismissal need to be filed with Court after settlement negotiations are agreed to and signed by both p...

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When does the plaintiff's Request for Dismissal need to be filed with Court after settlement negotiations are agreed to and signed by both parties?

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Be careful. Make sure you have a signed settlement agreement executed by all of the parties to the action, and not just their attorneys. If performance of the settlement agreement has not been completed, I suggest you reserve jurisdiction in your request for dismissal for the court to enforce the settlement agreement pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6.

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Usually not filed until all agreements signed, all amounts paid, and all other performances done.