Local Rule L.R. 7-1: Stipulations

L.R. 7-1 Stipulations. Stipulations will be recognized as binding only when made in open court, on the record at a deposition, or when filed in the proceeding. Written stipulations affecting the progress of the case must be filed with the Court, be accompanied by a separate order as provided in L.R. 52-4.1, and be signed by counsel for each party who has appeared in the action and is affected by the stipulation (except as otherwise required by F.R.Civ.P. 41(a)(1)(A)). Written stipulations will not be effective until approved by the judge, except as authorized by statute or the F.R.Civ.P.