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02F-T0118-ROC · Registrar of Contractors · 2002-01-31

IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

HEARING: January 28, 2002; at 1:30 p.m. APPEARANCES: The Complainant appeared on his own behalf. The Respondent appeared through its authorized representative, Andrew Cassells. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE: M. Douglas _____________________________________________________________________

Evidence and testimony were presented and, based upon the entire record, the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommended Order on are made: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Following a discussion between the parties, prior to commencing the instant hearing, the parties concluded a settlement agreement, the essential terms of which were read upon the record. 2. Pursuant to the terms of the aforementioned settlement agreement, Respondent agreed to pay Complainant a specified sum of money within a stated period of time. Complainant agreed to withdraw the filed complaint and to a dismissal of the citation. 3. The parties were informed that all rights and defenses were to be merged into the settlement agreement and if any petition for rehearing of this matter is to be filed and granted, or if any new complaint is filed, the sole issues for determination shall be whether the parties have performed their respective obligations under the terms of the aforesaid settlement agreement. 4. The terms of the foregoing settlement appeared to be reasonable under all the circumstances and the agreement was determined to be the product of knowing and voluntary action on the part of each party. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. A general policy of the law favors settlements of disputes and adverse parties should be free to adjust their differences by entry into agreements or stipulations of settlement which should be recognized and given effect by all tribunals. 2. The settlement reached and submitted during the hearing of this matter, having been found to be reasonable and voluntarily made, warrants the termination of the instant hearing. RECOMMENDED ORDER In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that Citation No. T02- 0118, together with the Complaint upon which it is based, be dismissed. Done this day, February 6, 2002.

________________________________ M. Douglas Administrative Law Judge

Original transmitted by mail this ____ day of February, 2002, to:

Michael P. Goldwater, Director Registrar of Contractors ATTN: Joyce Armijo 800 West Washington, 6th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85007

By _______________________________

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