The form says "with prejudice" or "without prejudice. " What does that mean?This is a nonbinding proposal of terms and conditions of settlement between the City of San Antonio. On or about March 5, 2013, as a result of the Parties' participation in mediation,. An example of a without prejudice save as to costs settlement offer letter from a claimant (with drafting notes), also known as a claimant's Calderbank offer. Small claims court is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. The rules are simple and informal. A high proportion of civil cases settle,1 but a sealed settlement agreement is filed in less than one-half of one percent of civil cases. In the interim, she wrote letters acknowledging the proposed settlement agreement. Usually such agreements are not filed.