Federal Rule of Evidence 408 Sample Clauses

Federal Rule of Evidence 408 restricts the use of evidence related to settlement negotiations in legal proceedings. Specifically, it prevents parties from introducing statements, offers, or conduct made during settlement discussions as evidence to prove liability or the amount of a disputed claim. For example, if two parties discuss a potential settlement after a car accident, those communications generally cannot be used in court to show one party admitted fault. The rule's core function is to encourage open and honest settlement negotiations by ensuring that such discussions cannot later be used against a party in litigation.
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Federal Rule of Evidence 408. The Settling Parties agree that this Agreement, its terms and the negotiations surrounding this Agreement shall be governed by Federal Rule of Evidence 408 and shall not be admissible or offered or received into evidence in any suit, action or other proceeding, except as provided in this Agreement, upon the written agreement of the Settling Parties hereto, pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction, or as shall be necessary to give effect to, or to declare or enforce the rights of the Settling Parties with respect to any provision of this Agreement.
Federal Rule of Evidence 408. The Parties agree that this Agreement, its terms, and the negotiations surrounding this Agreement shall be governed by Federal Rule of Evidence 408 and any federal or state-law equivalents and shall not be admissible or offered or received into evidence in any suit, action, or other proceeding, except upon the written agreement of the Parties hereto, pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction, or as shall be necessary to give effect to, declare, or enforce the rights of the Parties with respect to any provision of this Agreement.
Federal Rule of Evidence 408. Pursuant to Rule 408 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, this Settlement Agreement and any related documents filed or created in connection with this Settlement Agreement shall be inadmissible as evidence in any proceeding, except as necessary to approve, interpret, or enforce this Settlement Agreement.
Federal Rule of Evidence 408. A. The Parties specifically acknowledge, agree and admit that this Settlement Agreement and its exhibits, along with all related drafts, motions, pleadings, conversations, negotiations, correspondence, orders or other documents shall be considered a compromise within the meaning of Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 408, and any equivalent rule of evidence of any state, and shall not (1) constitute, be construed, be offered, or received into evidence as an admission of the validity of any claim or defense, or the truth of any fact alleged or other allegation in the Litigation or in any other pending or subsequently filed action, or of any wrongdoing, fault, violation of law, or liability of any kind on the part of any Party, or (2) be used to establish a waiver of any defense or right, or to establish or contest jurisdiction or venue. B. The Parties also agree that this Settlement Agreement and its exhibits, along with all related drafts, motions, pleadings, conversations, negotiations, correspondence, orders or other documents entered in furtherance of this Settlement, and any acts in the performance of this Settlement are not intended to be, nor shall they in fact be, admissible, discoverable, or relevant in any case or other proceeding against any Released Party as evidence of any obligation that any Party hereto has or may have to anyone. C. The provisions of this Settlement, and any orders, pleadings or other documents entered in furtherance of this Settlement, may be offered or received in evidence solely (1) to enforce the terms and provisions hereof or thereof, (2) as may be specifically authorized by a court of competent jurisdiction after an adversary hearing upon application of a Party hereto, (3) in order to establish payment, or an affirmative defense of exhaustion of insurance coverage or res judicata in a subsequent case, (4) in connection with any motion to enjoin or stay any other action related to the Incident, or (5) to obtain Court approval of the Settlement. 1. A Court Appointed Special Master shall preside over the administration of the Settlement and the Evaluation of Claims submitted by the Class Members. 2. All Claims must be submitted on a Proof of Claim Form signed by the Class Member and attested to under penalty of perjury. The Proof of Claim Form must be completed by the Class Member or Counsel for the Class Member and must be postmarked on or before the Claim Deadline, or timely submitted to the Special Master electronically. 3. ...
Federal Rule of Evidence 408. This Agreement and the Term Sheet are part of a proposed settlement of a dispute among the Parties. Regardless of whether or not the transactions contemplated herein are consummated, or whether or not an Agreement Termination Date has occurred, nothing shall be construed herein as a waiver by any Party of any or all of such Party’s rights or remedies and the Parties expressly reserve any and all of their respective rights and remedies. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 408 and any other applicable rules of evidence, this Agreement and all negotiations relating hereto shall not be admissible into evidence in any proceeding other than a proceeding to enforce its terms. 15.
Federal Rule of Evidence 408. This Agreement and the Plan are part of a proposed settlement of a dispute among the Parties. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 408 and any other applicable rules of evidence, this Agreement and all negotiations relating hereto shall not be admissible into evidence in any proceeding other than a proceeding to enforce its terms.
Federal Rule of Evidence 408. 18.1 The Parties specifically acknowledge, agree and admit that this Settlement and its exhibits, along with all related drafts, motions, pleadings, conversations, negotiations, correspondence, orders or other documents shall be considered a compromise within the meaning of Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 408, and any equivalent rule of evidence of any state, and shall not (i) constitute, be construed, be offered, or received into evidence as an admission of the validity of any claim or defense, or the truth of any fact alleged or other allegation in the Litigation, the
Federal Rule of Evidence 408. Regardless of whether or not the transactions consummated herein are consummated, or whether or not this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 8, nothing shall be construed herein as a waiver by any Party of any or all of such Party’s rights or remedies and the Parties expressly reserve any and all of their respective rights and remedies.
Federal Rule of Evidence 408. The Settling Parties agree that this Agreement, its terms and the negotiations surrounding this Agreement shall be governed by Federal Rule of Evidence 408 and shall not be admissible or offered or received into evidence in any suit, action, or other proceeding, except as provided in this Agreement, upon the written agreement of the Settling Parties hereto, pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction, or as shall be necessary to give effect to, or to declare or enforce the rights of the Settling Parties with respect to, any provision of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or otherwise, Janssen may file or use this Agreement and related materials in any action: (i) involving a determination regarding insurance coverage; (ii) involving a determination of the taxable income or tax liability of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇; (iii) to support a claim for contribution and/or indemnification; or (iv) to support any argument or defense by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ that the Settlement Amount provides a measure of compensation for asserted ▇▇▇▇▇ or otherwise satisfies the relief sought.
Federal Rule of Evidence 408. The Settling Parties agree that this Agreement, its