Settlement

In law, a settlement is a resolution between disputing parties about a legal case, reached either before or after court action begins. The term "settlement" also has other meanings in the context of law.

A settlement, as well as dealing with the dispute between the parties is a contract between those parties, and is one possible (and common) result when parties sue (or contemplate so doing) each other in civil proceedings. The plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) identified in the lawsuit can end the dispute between themselves without a trial.

The contract is based upon the bargain that a party foregoes its ability to sue (if it has not sued already), or to continue with the claim (if the plaintiff has sued), in return for the certainty written into the settlement. The courts will enforce the settlement: if it is breached, the party in default could be sued for breach of that contract. In some jurisdictions, the party in default could also face the original action being restored.

Britain's Prince Charles

Queen Orders Prince Charles to Divorce Camilla Parker-Bowles, The End of More Than 3 Decades of Love Affair - Reports

Recently celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary, royal couple Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall is allegedly going to have a divorce by the Queen's order. Reportedly known for swinging random threats at the royal family, Prince Charles was told by Queen Elizabeth to go ahead with the divorce and to stop pacifying his alcoholic wife, according to the July 14th print edition of Globe Magazine.

Top 5 Celebrities with Mental Health Disorders: From Amanda Bynes, Catherine Zeta-Jones to Britney Spears [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

With latest reports that former child star, Amanda Bynes, is likely to stay at the UCLA Medical Center for prolonged treatment until 2014, celebrities, fans and critics alike are becoming more and more concerned with her mental being. Amanda has been diagnosed with 5150 disorder, the same mental health problem suffered by hit singer Britney Spears. But Amanda and Britney are not the only top celebrities suffering from the medical condition.

Robert Pattinson- Kristen Stewart Split: Who Should Keep the Dogs and What to Consider in Granting Custody [PHOTOS]

While the whole world talks about the perennial problems on climate change, the population expected to shoot up in billions at the turn of the century and the millions of child laborers reported by the International Labor Organization, former Twilight lovers Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart find themselves at the center of their biggest lovers’ spat since their split, as of yet - - the custody of their beloved dogs, Bear and Bernie.

IN PHOTOS! Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Step Out Running Errands with Cutie Dog Bernie [SLIDESHOW]

Still loved-up, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have been spotted running errands with the third member of their family, their baby and cute puppy, Bernie. As their millions of Twi-hards know, the Twilight lovers have two dogs - - Bear and Bernie. Both of them have been rescued by the lovers. Check out the NEW Robsten photos as they went out running errands with one of their babies, Bernie!

Is Amanda Bynes Turning to a Living Barbie Doll? [PHOTOS]

Has Amanda Bynes gone overboard after posting an "interesting" photo of herself, looking much like a living "barbie" doll? The 26-year old She's the Man star has posted a picture of self on Instagram wearing blond wigs, much like a barbie doll. But what caught her followers' attention is the interesting image that the "Big Fat Liar" star was trying to suggest.

Russell Crow and Danielle Spencer’s Divorce Settlement Worth $20 Million [PHOTOS]

Recent reports are now suggesting that Danielle Spencer should not worry about her future after the end of her nine-year marriage to the “Gladiator” actor Russell Crowe. The couple has sadly parted ways but the split is claimed to be amicable. The speculation of a divorce settlement worth $20 million currently surrounds Danielle Spencer and Russell Crowe.