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Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Agreement resolving a legal dispute between parties, typically involving payment in exchange for a release of claims and dismissal of litigation.
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Instructions
Recite the background of the dispute. State the settlement amount and payment terms. Include broad mutual releases covering all known and unknown claims. Add a confidentiality clause if desired. If litigation is pending, include a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice. Address tax treatment of the settlement payment (1099 reporting).
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