QUESTION
If a defendant contradicts his defense in a settlement offer, can the settlement offer be brought into the courts?
Asked on Jun 07th, 2014 on Divorce - Florida
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The settlement offer clearly show the defendant is actually guilty of what they are being accused of and that they have been lying under oath.
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Law Office of Robert E. McCall
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Probably yes, but it depends on the Judge. If the offer is in writing you have a better chance than if it was oral.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2014 at 7:16 PM
John Arthur Smitten
Typically settlement offers are not admissible but you may be able to introduce it to prove/disprove a material fact. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2014 at 7:16 PM
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Ronald Bornstein, Attorney at Law
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Generally, no. Settlement offers are confidential and subject to settlement privilege, so they generally cannot be brought into court, unless the settlement offer was accepted and is now being enforced.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2014 at 7:16 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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Settlement offers are not admissible in court.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2014 at 7:16 PM
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In Florida, any and all statements made during settlement negotiations are confidential. The only exceptions are if any such statements involve harm to a child or an elderly person or threat of harm to another person.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2014 at 7:16 PM