a dismissal without prejudice is entered when parties agree that the case is settled, but the deal isn't complete until the check is delivered and the papers signed.....after the money actually changes hands and the releases are signed, a "with prejudice" dismissal is filed with the court.
this is usually referred to as a "60 day dismissal" in federal court...if something goes wrong and the settlement blows up or doesn't get funded timely, the plaintiff can reinstate the case within 60 days.
I would love to know what Mossberg paid.....would bet it was less than cost of defense.
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