Sarah,
I would prefer to email separately given the fact that I represent you in this matter, but I am sending this here for your convenience. Settlement funds are paid as consideration for the settlement, which is a contract. In this case, the consideration includes all mutual promises, covenants, warranties, and representations including, but not limited to, the relocation of the boundary line and relocation of the fence. Similar to a closing for the purchase of real property, the funds are paid at the time of execution unless otherwise noted (often within 5-30 days depending on the settlement). In this case, they are to be released at the time of execution.
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Subject: Re: [External] Re: Voided settlement check - Request to re-issue and mail with tracking
Eric,
Thank you for getting back to me.
Where is that criteria listed in writing, and can I get a copy of it"?
Best,
Sarah
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Sarah, you need to discuss this with Brett. If this check is part of the settlement of the lawsuit I do not think it is going to be released until a settlement agreement is finalized and fully executed.
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Subject: [External] Re: Voided settlement check - Request to re-issue and mail with tracking
Hi Eric,
I hope you're doing well! I know you’ve got a lot on your plate, so I just wanted to follow up since I haven’t heard from you or Brett on this.
I gave USAA a call today, and they confirmed that the $10,000 check has been reissued.
They also mentioned that the check is in my name, so once it arrives next week, I’d appreciate if Brett could mail it to me with a tracking number within a reasonable timeframe.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Best,
Sarah
On Sun, Feb 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM Sarah Zeeman <szeeman@gmail.com<mailto:szeeman@gmail.com>> wrote:
Hi Eric,
I hope you're doing well.I recently followed up with Brett regarding the settlement check from the opposing party in my lawsuit. I was informed that Brett has been holding it since June 2024, when the settlement with the opposing party was finalized. Brett provided me with a screenshot showing that the check was voided after 180 days, and we are now past 215 days.
Could someone else at Stewart contact USAA to request a reissue of the check and have it mailed to me with a tracking number within a reasonable timeframe? Please let me know how we can proceed.
I appreciate your help.
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