Which term best describes a judgment entered by the agreement of the parties, which receives the sanction of the court?

• A. Agreed Judgment
• B. A judgment entered by the court after trial
• C. A judgment by default
• D. An injunction

Answer: (A)

An agreed judgment is a final order that comes from the parties’ settlement and is approved by the court. Because the parties have negotiated and consented to the terms, and the court signs off on the agreement, it carries the same force as a judgment entered after a trial on the merits. This differs from a judgment entered by the court after trial, which results from the court’s ruling after a hearing or trial rather than a negotiated settlement. It also differs from a default judgment, which is issued when a party fails to appear or respond. An injunction, on the other hand, is a court order directing or prohibiting actions and is not a final judgment resolving the case.