Q: Can the other party talk about a civil case between us if the record is sealed?
An unlawful detainer case was sealed by the courts following our settlement agreement. Does that mean neither of us can talk about it? Are there any restrictions for either myself or my former landlord?
A: sealing means that the record of the case, including settlement, is not avaiable to the public other than the parties. Parties to the lawsuit may discuss with others, although should not, but it is hard to enforce that because it is hard to establish if one person talked to another.
A: In general, if a court case is sealed, it means that the public cannot access the court records or information related to the case. This includes any information that was entered into the court record during the case, such as evidence or testimony.
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