Confirming custody in movant without prejudice to any party's right to seek reconsideration or modification at any time. e. I have a Contested Motion.Request: A "tip letter" and investigative file associated with a settlement agreement between PPL and the agency. The parties may file written notice of settlement of the complaint with the court any time prior to the entry of judgment. Usually such agreements are not filed. This guide examines the issues that parties to a dispute should consider when seeking to negotiate terms of settlement. The without prejudice rule gives parties to a dispute protection while they are discussing settlement through negotiation. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,. Governor's Office, Harrisburg, February 23, 1953. He claims that he entered into an employment contract with the defendant under which he would perform on the defendant's radio show.