Consent judgment
Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-000902
A court order that formalizes an agreement reached between opposing parties in a lawsuit, settling the dispute without a full trial. It has the same legal force and effect as a judgment rendered after a contested trial. This type of judgment is frequently used in liability claims to finalize settlements and avoid further litigation costs.
| Identifier | MLC-T-INS-000902 |
|---|---|
| Field | Insurance and risk management |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A court order that formalizes an agreement reached between opposing parties in a lawsuit, settling the dispute without a full trial. It has the same legal force and effect as a judgment rendered after a contested trial. This type of judgment is frequently used in liability claims to finalize settlements and avoid further litigation costs.",
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