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But Education Department lawyers made the out-of-court settlement and agreed to pay his £12,000 costs.
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He received an out-of-court settlement last year.
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Infringements can be dealt with by an out-of-court settlement or if necessary by civil proceedings.
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South Yorkshire police yesterday awarded Mr Long an out-of-court settlement before the case reached Sheffield high court.
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The advantages of trying to obtain an out-of-court settlement at a relatively early stage in the proceedings are therefore obvious.
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The army denied liability but agreed on an out-of-court settlement .
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The women, who were on legal aid, were offered an out-of-court settlement which would have barely covered their legal fees.