Stipulation

Court Process

A written agreement between parties on specific issues, filed with the court and made part of court orders.

Example

They filed a stipulation agreeing to the custody schedule proposed by the mediator.

Canadian Equivalent

In Canada, this is referred to as Consent Order / Minutes of Settlement.

Jurisdiction Variations

NEW-YORK

Stipulation of Settlement

New York uses 'stipulation of settlement' as the comprehensive agreement

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