(CAPTION)STIPULATION FOR INSTALLMENT SETTLEMENT, ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION, AND DISMISSAL
Plaintiff and defendant(s), by the signatures below, stipulate that defendant(s) is/are indebted to plaintiff in the sum of $……….., plus court costs of $……….., interest of $……….., and attorneys’ fees of $………. for a total of $………. , which defendant(s) agree(s) to pay in installments of $………., the first of such payments to be due on .....(date)....., and continuing each ………. until paid in full. If the total sum is paid timely and in full, plaintiff agrees that no judgment shall be entered against the defendant(s), and that additional costs, interest, and attorneys’ fees, if any, shall be waived. If the defendant(s) shall default in payment hereunder, plaintiff shall be entitled to judgment, execution, costs, interest at the rate provided by law, and attorneys’ fees, after written application to the court, without notice. Defendant(s) acknowledge(s) delivery of a true copy hereof at …………………, …………… County, Florida. ALL PAYMENTS ARE TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: ……………, and mailed or delivered to: …………… TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE IN THIS AGREEMENT. Plaintiff/Attorney for Plaintiff Defendant (signature) Telephone: _________________________ BY: ___________________________ Address: ___________________________ Address: _______________________ Telephone: _____________________ Defendant/Attorney for Defendant(s) Defendant (signature) Telephone: _________________________ BY: ___________________________ Address: _______________________ Telephone: _____________________ORDER DISMISSING CASE AND APPROVING STIPULATION
On the foregoing stipulation signed, delivered, and confirmed at __________ County, Florida, the case is dismissed. This court retains jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this stipulation, including to enter a final judgment. ORDERED at ____________________, Florida, on .....(date)...... _________________________ County Court Judge Conformed copies furnished by hand delivery to: Plaintiff/Attorney for Plaintiff Defendant(s)/Attorneys for Defendant(s)
This is an official court form that combines a settlement agreement (a "stipulation") with a court order. The parties fill out the top portion, agreeing on the total amount owed and an installment payment plan. Once signed by both parties and the judge, the agreement becomes a binding court order. The form includes a critical clause stating that if the defendant defaults on the payment plan, the plaintiff can get a final judgment for the remaining balance without a further hearing.
