QUESTION
Can a civil suit be dropped if an agrement has been met by the 2 parties by providing proof an agreement has been met in sc?
Asked on Oct 15th, 2016 on Litigation - South Carolina
More details to this question:
A civil suit was filed on last month. Both parties came to an agreement and it has been satisfied. The defendant has 3 more days to answer the summons or a judgement will be filed against her business for the original amount requested. Does the plaintiff let the magistrate know and to drop the suit or does the defendant need to? Is the case considered dropped if this has been done and no further proceedings are needed?
1 ANSWER
If the Defendant has not answered or entered an appearance, the Plaintiff can dismiss the matter. Regardless of whether or not the Defendant has entered an appearance, it is best to file Stipulation of Dismissal, endorsed by both parties evidencing the settlement.
Answered on Oct 17th, 2016 at 8:27 AM
Christopher P. Biering, Esquire Biering Law Firm, PC www.bieringlaw.com