OSUMI v. Sutton

Opinion

YEGAN, Acting P. J.

Strong public policy in favor of the settlement of civil cases gives the trial court, which approves the settlement, the power to enforce it. In ruling on a motion to enforce settlement, it necessarily has the power to resolve factual disputes relating to the agreement. Here, for example, it has the power to extend the deadline for performance in favor of a party who is not at fault and against a party who is at fault.

Michael Osumi (Appellant) appeals from the trial court’s orders granting Bill Sutton’s (Respondent) motion to enforce their settlement agreement,…