Opinion ID: 1720308
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Heading: mr neiman: cross-examination

Text: He had explained to Mrs. Hitchcock prior to trial there was little chance a judge would give her any part in the business. He felt a judge would not lend much credence to their witness who would testify the business was worth $2,000,000. During the negotiations prior to the settlement, the judge told Mr. Neiman if they could not get it settled he was ready to continue to hear the evidence. The judge also went out and told the parties to come back in and get on with the evidence. Mr. Neiman then suggested something could be done if he had more time to speak with his client. Mr. Neiman felt he had settled the case because he could get a better deal for his client than if he tried the case. He had explained the details of the settlement to Mrs. Hitchcock but stated she might not have understood because she was very disturbed by the whole turn of events. He felt the settlement was fair.