If the case is settled, the parties should sign a release of all claims.  This means you cannot be sued again on the same claim.The plaintiff can file with the court a request for dismissal (court form) on which the appropriate items can be checked such as dismissal of all parties and all causes of action.  The dismissal should be with prejudice which means the case cannot be reinstated.  If the dismissal is without prejudice, that means the case could be reinstated in the future.The plaintiff can call the court and have the matter taken off calendar, which means the scheduled hearing has been cancelled.