How to Enforce a Mediated Settlement Agreement in California When the Other Party Refuses to Sign After Mediation
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
