In preliminary hearing, Ten Speed petitioned that (broader-defined) "defamation" is only within the jurisdiction of higher courts. Vancouver University agreed, but argued that "false identification or categorization" is a much narrower and specific matter, and within the jurisdiction of the lower court. Judge Gallagher agreed and ruled that the matter proceed to further hearing unless the parties meanwhile settle. Ten Speed subsequently made an offer of settlement, including confidentiality of terms. Vancouver University countered. Ten Speed agreed to the counter-offer, and the action was withdrawn - subject to performance of terms.

Terms of settlement confidential. See future bearable Ten Speed editions.