Legal Definitions - Stipulate

Stipulate

Stipulate means that two opposing parties in a case agree voluntarily on a factual or legal point. This agreement means that neither side has to provide evidence to prove it because it is no longer in dispute.

Example 1: In a divorce case, the couple may stipulate to the value of their shared property. This means that they both agree on the value, and neither side has to provide evidence to prove it.

Example 2: In a criminal case, the prosecution and defense may stipulate to the defendant's prior criminal record. This means that both sides agree on the defendant's criminal history, and neither side has to provide evidence to prove it.

The examples illustrate how stipulating can save time and resources in a legal case. When both parties agree on a point, there is no need to spend time and money presenting evidence to prove it. This can help speed up the legal process and make it more efficient.