| 1. |
Where the parties to a civil trial have entered into
a settlement agreement, a judge will only make such settlement agreement
an order of court if - |
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1.1 |
counsel representing all the parties to the trial are present in court
and confirm the signature of their respective clients to the settlement
agreement and that their clients want the settlement agreement made an
order of court, |
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or |
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1.2 |
proof to the satisfaction of the presiding judge is provided as to
the identity of the person who signed the settlement agreement and that
the parties thereto want the settlement made an order of court. |
| 2. |
Where the parties to a civil trial have settled the
trial on the terms set out in a draft order, a judge will only make such
draft order an order of court if - |
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2.1 |
counsel representing all the parties to the trial are present
in court and confirm that the draft order correctly reflects the terms
agreed upon, |
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or |
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2.2 |
proof to the satisfaction of the presiding judge is provided that the
draft order correctly reflects the terms agreed upon. |
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