Opinion ID: 2598851
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: The proposed later reduction of the settlement to writing

Text: Henry next argues that the parties' stated intention to reduce the agreement to writing shows that their oral recital was not a binding agreement. But a brief review of all of the participants' statements shows the incorrectness of Henry's position. Sanders began the recital process by stating that a settlement had been reached and was going to be placed on the record. Brand stated that it was her intent to put the agreement in written form so that the parties could have something to reference but that the settlement was final. Keene stated that the agreement, as stated on the record, was binding on Henry and Darlene. Sanders ended the proceedings by stating that Alaska law was clear the parties would be held to the settlement as set out at that point by the parties. Under these circumstances, the references to a later writing do not support Henry's position that the recital was not final and binding.