Roxanne was injured when she fell in a hole while walking across her landlord's parking lot.She and her lawyer hope they can settle the claim.Which of the following statements about settlements is correct?
A) A case can be settled provided it has not been filed with the court.
B) A case can be settled provided that discovery has not commenced.
C) A case can be settled provided the jury has not heard any testimony.
D) A case can be settled at any time.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Settlements can be reached at any time, before or during trial, as long as both parties agree to the terms. Therefore, option D is correct. Option A, B, and C contain limitations that do not apply universally to all settlement scenarios.

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