Haisma v. Edgar

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• where there is no ambiguity in the language of a settlement agreement, the determination of the intent of the parties is governed by the contract language alone
• “A settlement agreement is considered a contract, and construction and enforcement of settlement agreements are governed by principles of contract law.”
• “A settlement agreement is considered a contract, and construction and enforcement of settlement agreements are governed by principles of contract law.”
• upon breach of a settlement agreement that amounts to a refusal to perform, other party may elect to regard agreement as rescinded and proceed on the original cause of action, or may sue on the agreement for the breach

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