Consent Judgment
/ˈkɒnsɛnt ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order that reflects an agreement or settlement between parties, entered as a judgment and enforceable as such.
The parties resolved their dispute through a consent judgment, avoiding a trial.
Forms
- consent judgment
- consent judgments
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Commentary
Consent judgments combine contract and court order elements; drafters should clearly express parties' agreement and judicial approval to ensure enforceability.
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