In California, a mediated settlement agreement can often be enforced without a later signature if it meets Code of Civil Procedure § 664.6 or Evidence Code § 1123 requirements. Parties sometimes “shake hands” at mediation but later refuse to sign final papers, especially after counsel changes or business pressures arise. This article explains the fastest […]
In California, you can often enforce a mediated settlement even if the other party refuses to sign—most commonly through a motion under Code of Civil Procedure § 664.6 when the agreement is properly memorialized. Disputes usually turn on whether the settlement was “in writing” and “signed” (or otherwise satisfies statutory requirements) and whether the court
In California, a mediated settlement agreement can often be enforced by motion—without a new lawsuit—if it meets Code of Civil Procedure § 664.6 or Evidence Code § 1123 requirements. Parties sometimes refuse to sign final “long-form” paperwork after mediation despite having already agreed in writing. This article explains the fastest enforcement paths, what language makes
