Fill and Sign the Full Final and Absolute Mutual Release National Paralegal College Form

FULL, FINAL AND ABSOLUTE MUTUAL RELEASE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by all parties, the parties agree and covenant as follows: 1. The undersigned ______________________________ (hereinafter referred to as, "_________________"), does hereby release, acquit and forever discharge ______________________________ (hereinafter referred to as, "_________________"), and his/her agents, assigns, employees, representatives, and any and all other persons, firms and whatsoever, from any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action, or suits of any kind or nature whatsoever, both known and unknown, arising out of, related to or in any way connected with the following: ____________________________________________________________________________________. 2. The undersigned _________________ does hereby release, acquit and forever discharge _________________ its, successors, agents, assigns, employees, representatives, and any and all other persons and firms whatsoever, from any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action, or suits of any kind or nature whatsoever, both known and unknown, specifically including but not limited to the following: _________________________________________________________________________. 2a. _________________ shall pay unto _________________ the sum of $_________________ dollars as consideration for this release upon execution of same. 3. It is understood and agreed that the settlement evidenced by this Release is a compromise of all claims herein specified, whether past, present or future, that such claims are doubtful and disputed, and that execution of this Release is not to be construed as an admission of liability on the part of any party. Rather, liability is expressly denied. 4. The consideration expressly mentioned herein is the only consideration paid or to be paid by said parties hereby released. No representations as to damages or liability have been made. The parties acknowledge that no other party, or agent, or attorney of any other party, has made any promise, or representation or warranty to induce this Release, not herein expressly set forth, and no such promises, representations or warranties are relied upon as a consideration for this Release, or otherwise, but any and all of the parties' respective claims, of whatever nature are hereby fully and forever released, compromised and settled. Full and complete compromise, settlement, and accord and satisfaction are hereby acknowledged, and it is expressly agreed by the undersigned parties never to sue any of the other parties hereby released on any alleged promise, representation or warranty for this Release not herein expressly set forth. 5. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties as to the matters specified herein and supersedes and replaces all prior negotiations or proposed agreements on this subject matter, whether written or oral. The terms contained herein may not be modified or amended except in writing signed by the parties. The terms of this Release are contractual and not a mere recital. Since the purpose of this Release is to end this matter forever, should it develop that there are any errors, mistakes or any omissions in this instrument, whether legal or factual and whether mutual or unilateral, which would cause the release of the parties herein released to be defective or less than complete, then the undersigned will sign any and all documents and do any and all things necessary to effectuate a full, final and absolute release of said parties and all others having any liability in the premises. 6. The undersigned further state that they have carefully read the foregoing instrument; that they know the contents thereof; that it has been fully explained to them by their attorney; that they understands and agrees to each and every term and condition contained herein; that they signed the same as their own free act and deed; and that they have not assigned any rights released hereunder to any person or organization, private or governmental. Page 1 of 4 7. The terms of this Release arose from negotiations and discussions between the parties, each of whom were represented by legal counsel. Accordingly, no claimed ambiguity in this Release shall be construed against any party claimed to have drafted or proposed the language in question. 8. This Release shall be governed by and construed pursuant to the laws of the State of _________________. In the event legal proceedings are initiated to enforce the terms of this Release, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party or parties its litigation expenses, costs and attorneys' fees at trial and on appeal. 9. This Release may be executed in two counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. WITNESS OUR SIGNATURES, this the ____ day of _________________, 20____. Signed: __________________________________________ By: ______________________________ Signed: __________________________________________ By: ______________________________ Page 2 of 4 STATE OF ________________) COUNTY OF _________________) PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority in and for the jurisdiction aforesaid, ______________________, who, having been by me first duly sworn, stated on his oath that he executed and delivered the above and foregoing Full, Final and Absolute Mutual Release on the day and year therein mentioned and that the matters and things contained in said Release are true and correct as therein stated. ______________________ SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME, this the ____ day of ________________, 20____. NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: ______________________ Page 3 of 4 STATE OF _________________) COUNTY OF _________________) PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority in and for the jurisdiction aforesaid, ______________________, who, having been by me first duly sworn, stated on his oath that he executed and delivered the above and foregoing Full, Final and Absolute Mutual Release on the day and year therein mentioned and that the matters and things contained in said Release are true and correct as therein stated. ______________________ SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME, this the ____ day of ________________, 20___. NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: ______________________ Page 4 of 4