{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "2104", "citation": "CPLR § 2104", "heading": "Stipulations", "text": ["Rule 2104. Stipulations. An agreement between parties or their attorneys relating to any matter in an action, other than one made between counsel in open court, is not binding upon a party unless it is in a writing subscribed by him or his attorney or reduced to the form of an order and entered. With respect to stipulations of settlement and notwithstanding the form of the stipulation of settlement, the terms of such stipulation shall be filed by the defendant with the county clerk."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/2104", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "- An **agreement between parties/attorneys** about a matter in an action is **not binding** unless **(1)** made between counsel **in open court**, **(2)** in a **writing subscribed** by the party or attorney, or **(3)** reduced to an **order and entered.** ★\n- For **stipulations of settlement**, the terms must be **filed by the defendant with the county clerk.**", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/2104", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}