C-25 - Code of Civil Procedure

Section 978 Disposition versions

2003-01-01

978. Whenever possible, the judge attempts to reconcile the parties.

If a settlement is reached, the judge instructs the clerk to record the agreement; the agreement, signed by the parties and countersigned by the judge, is equivalent to a judgment.

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1999, c. 40, s. 56; 2002, c. 7, s. 148.

1999-10-22

978. The judgment is recorded in writing over the signature of the judge who has rendered it.

It must contain, in addition to the conclusions, a summary of the reasons upon which it is founded.

The judge may grant terms, conditions and time for payment to the party condemned; he cannot do so if such person has availed himself of article 652, and the terms, conditions and time cease to have effect as soon as such person avails himself of article 652.

1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1999, c. 40, s. 56.

1977-12-31

978. The judgment is recorded in writing over the signature of the judge who has rendered it.

It must contain, in addition to the conclusions, a summary of the reasons upon which it is founded.

The judge may grant terms, conditions and delays for payment to the party condemned; he cannot do so if such person has availed himself of article 652, and the terms, conditions and delays cease to have effect as soon as such person avails himself of article 652.

1971, c. 86, s. 1.