Both sides, however, appealed the findings and each won partial victories.
Beyond that, either side could appeal to the courts.
As part of the agreement, no side will appeal.
While both sides appealed to the Commission for help, the war continued.
And either side may appeal a decision by that board to the Federal courts.
Both sides appealed the initial sentence, and the higher court was expected to rule around the end of the year.
Both sides can appeal a decision within 30 days.
In 2008, the district court awarded the plaintiffs $455.6 million, which both sides have appealed.
About 90% of cases are settled through its initial decision, against which both sides - the consumer and the bank - can appeal.
Once the ombudsman has made a decision, it is final and neither side can appeal.