Which term describes a resolution reached between disputing parties about a legal case?

• A. Complaint
• B. Verdict
• C. Legal Settlement
• D. Jury

Answer: (C)

The central idea here is a resolution reached between disputing parties about a legal case. That resolution is a legal settlement, which occurs when the parties agree to resolve the dispute outside (or sometimes under) the terms of ongoing litigation, often involving payment or specific obligations. A complaint is the document that starts a case, outlining the allegations. A verdict is the decision a court issues after a trial. A jury is the group of people who determine findings of fact and help reach a verdict. So the term that best describes the negotiated end to a legal dispute is a legal settlement.