Williams v. 1819 S. Gramercy CA2/2

DISCUSSION

I. Applicable law and standard of review

Section 664.6, subdivision (a) provides when parties to pending litigation stipulate, in a signed writing for settlement of the case, the court may enter judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement without the need for a new lawsuit. (Weddington Productions, Inc. v. Flick (1998) 60 Cal.App.4th 793, 809.) Strong public policy in favor of the settlement of cases gives the trial court the power to enforce such settlements. (Osumi v. Sutton (2007) 151 Cal.App.4th 1355, 1359.) The trial court’s factual findings on a motion to enforce a settlement pursuant to section 664.6 “are subject to limited appellate review and will not

All further statutory references are to the Code of Civil Procedure unless otherwise indicated.

3 be disturbed if supported by substantial evidence.” (Williams v. Saunders (1997) 55 Cal.App.4th 1158, 1162.) Consistent with the substantial evidence standard and the policy favoring settlements, all evidentiary conflicts must be resolved, and all reasonable inferences must be drawn to support the trial court’s finding of an enforceable settlement agreement. (Osumi, at pp. 1359–1360.)

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