consent judgment
Americannoun
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In both cases, the administration’s intervention set the stage for a consent judgment, an agreement reached between the plaintiffs and the defendants as part of a settlement submitted to the judge hearing the case.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2025
District Judge Susie Morgan last year refused to dissolve the agreement, referred to as a consent judgment or consent decree.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
The consent judgment, which is based on an agreement between the parties, required Mr. Walker to refrain from intimidating and retaliating against former or current employees.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
In 2020, the attorney general entered a $3.5 million consent judgment with both complexes that included provisions to improve security, among many other property upgrades.
From Washington Post ● May 23, 2022
If you decide to file bankruptcy so that you can avoid debt that also includes a consent judgment, it may be wise to consult with a lawyer who specializes in bankruptcy.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Jun. 26, 2018
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