{"iri":"https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8xhtpCx6BhKVUQaYq0SR9c","label":"Settlement Offer Evidentiary Objection","sub_class_of":["https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8R7UAZpzIQTdqNtctKj3XY"],"parent_class_of":[],"is_defined_by":null,"see_also":["https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RyicQwNULWIxvuuxsG4qu9"],"comment":null,"deprecated":false,"preferred_label":"Offer of Compromise Objection","alternative_labels":["Compromise Negotiation Objection","Objection to Evidence of Negotiated Settlements","Settlement Discussion Evidence Objection"],"translations":{},"hidden_label":null,"definition":"A Settlement Offer Evidentiary Objection, also known as an Offers of Compromise Objection, is raised when a party in a legal proceeding believes that evidence of a settlement offer or negotiation is being used to prove liability or the validity of a claim. This objection aims to protect the confidentiality of settlement discussions and encourage parties to negotiate without fear of their offers being used against them in court.","examples":[],"notes":[],"history_note":null,"editorial_note":null,"in_scheme":null,"identifier":null,"description":null,"source":"Fed. R. Evid. 408","country":null}