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A settlement agreement is an agreement between you and the plaintiff that resolves the court case without a trial or a judgment. (Website of the New Economy Project (resource and advocacy center for community groups in New York City))

A plaintiff (Π in legal shorthand), also known as a claimant or complainant, is the term used in some jurisdictions for the party who initiates a lawsuit (also known as an action) before a court. By doing so, the plaintiff seeks a legal remedy, and if successful, the court will issue judgment in favor of the plaintiff and make the appropriate court order (e.g., an order for damages). [...]

In Hong Kong, Canada and the United States, as well as in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the legal term "plaintiff" is still in use. American usage traditionally limits the application of terms such as "claimant" and "claim form" to extrajudicial process in insurance and administrative law. After exhausting remedies available through an insurer or government agency, an American claimant in need of further relief would turn to the courts, file a complaint (thus establishing a real court case under judicial supervision), and become a plaintiff. (Wikipedia)

"So, for example, in a newspaper report about a court case you might read: ""He was carrying a gun with intent to commit a bank robbery."" ()

Memorandum of Points and Authorities. A document that cites (refers to) legal authorities such as statutes and court cases, and explains how those authorities support the position advocated by the party who wrote the memorandum. Often written to support a motion. (Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary)