§ Rule 68-I. Judgment by Confession or Consent

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Rule 68-I. Judgment by Confession or Consent

(a) Entry by the Clerk.The clerk shall have authority to enter judgment by confession without judicial approval upon the filing of a praecipe or equivalent form signed by the defendant and the plaintiff's attorney.

(b) Certification.Application for judgment by confession pursuant to subdivision (a) of this Rule shall constitute a certification by the plaintiff's attorney:

(1) That the confession of judgment was executed by the defendant after the complaint was filed;

(2) That said attorney explained to the defendant the nature and consequences of the defendant's act.

(c) Consent of Counsel.The clerk shall also have authority to enter judgment by consent without judicial approval by stipulation signed by the attorneys for all parties in any pending cases.

(d) Court Approval; Motions.All other requests for entry of judgment by confession shall be submitted to the court.