You and the other side can agree on a settlement amount at any point after the personal injury summons has been issued. Many cases are resolved through negotiation between the parties and this avoids the need for a trial. Mediation can also be an option and both sides can engage with mediation at any stage of the case.
You have agreed a settlement
If you reach a settlement before your case is scheduled, you or your solicitor should notify the court office by submitting a notice of discontinuance to show that the case will not proceed.
In the High Court, you cannot file a notice of discontinuance after the case has been set down for hearing. You will need to submit a signed letter from both sides confirming your case has been settled.
Settlements are often reached on the morning of the hearing before the court begins. If your case settles on the morning of the hearing, you or your solicitor should inform the judge so that the case can be ruled an order of the court or removed from the list as appropriate.
