Rule 68-I Judgment by Confession or Consent
TITLE VIII. PROVISIONAL AND FINAL REMEDIES
Rule Text
(a) [Deleted].
(b) [Deleted].
(c) CONSENT OF COUNSEL. Once a complaint is filed, the clerk is authorized to enter judgment by confession or consent without judicial approval by stipulation signed by the attorneys for all parties in that case.
(d) COURT APPROVAL.
(1) When Required. All other requests for entry of judgment by confession or consent must be submitted by praecipe for approval by the court after the complaint is filed.
(2) Form of Praecipe. The praecipe must be entitled “Rule 68-I Praecipe Requesting a Hearing.” A copy of the proposed judgment, signed by all parties to that judgment, must be attached to the praecipe with a blank line at the bottom for the judge’s signature.
(3) Hearing. If the praecipe meets the requirements of Rule 68-I(d)(2), the clerk will set a hearing. At the hearing, the judge or magistrate judge must ascertain to his or her satisfaction that all self-represented parties understand the nature and consequences of the judgment.