Does public policy strongly favor settlement of disputes without litigation or do courts have discretion to not enforce settlement agreements?

QUESTIONS PRESENTED ; , 1. Does public policy strongly favor settlement of disputes without litigation; or do Courts have discretion to not enforce settlement agreements? 2. Is the purpose of rescission to restore both parties to their former position . as far as possible’ and ‘to bring about substantial justice by adjusting the equities between the parties; or may one party keep the consideration it received under the rescinded agreement? 3. Is it an abuse of discretion for a court to not enter a default judgment against a party who has made an appearance; filed no response; and has neither a meritorious defense nor excusable neglect, nonetheless? 4. Does the present case, present a defense for the non-payment of wages? 5. Does a court have discretion to deny Petitioner his Statutory Right to Attorney Fees? 6. Does Arizona jurisprudence favor summary judgment? 7. Do the Appellate Courts have discretion to hear a Petition for Special Review in an interlocutory decision?