final settlement
n. an agreement reached by the parties to a lawsuit, usually in writing and/or read into the record in court, settling all issues. Usually there are elements of compromise,

finding
n. the determination of a factual question vital (contributing) to a decision in a case by the trier of fact (jury or judge sitting without a jury) after a trial of a lawsuit, often referred to as findings of fact.

findings of fact
n.See also: finding.

firm offer
n. in contract law, an offer (usually in writing) which states it may not be withdrawn, revoked or amended for a specific period of time. If the offer is accepted without a change during that period, there is a firm, enforceable contract. See also: a ...

first degree murder
n. although it varies from state to state, it is generally a killing which is deliberate and premeditated (planned, after lying in wait, by poison or as part of a scheme), in conjunction with felonies such as rape,

first impression
adj. referring to a legal issue which has never been decided by an appeals court and, therefore, there is no precedent for the court to follow.

fixture
n. a piece of equipment which has been attached to real estate in such a way as to be part of the premises and its removal would do harm to the building or land.