Not trying to sound like I am "Mr. Lawyer", but I did take a class on evidence this semester. But, more to the point:
If (s)he were to try and settle the dispute, it cannot be used against the defendant in court to prove negligence or wrongdoing. Ironically, this is so that people will be willing to settle disputes out of court, instead of clogging the court system with tons of suits.
So, giving the money back, in an attempt to settle the dispute, does not enable further suit.
If (s)he were to try and settle the dispute, it cannot be used against the defendant in court to prove negligence or wrongdoing. Ironically, this is so that people will be willing to settle disputes out of court, instead of clogging the court system with tons of suits.
So, giving the money back, in an attempt to settle the dispute, does not enable further suit.