A cause of action which arises when one party intention- ally misuses the legal process to injure another. An agreement by the employee and his or her company to compromise disputes concerning outstanding debts, compensation or terms of employment.
Satisfaction occurs when the terms of the compromise are fully performed.
Action in accounting A cause of action in which one party seeks a determination of the amount of money owed by another. Affidavit A written statement signed under oath. Allegations Written statements of a party to a lawsuit which charge the other party with wrongdoing. In order to be successful, these must be proven. Anticipatory breach A breach of contract that occurs when one party, i.e., the employee, states in advance of performance that he or she will definitely not perform under the terms of his or her contract.