What is a stipulation of fact?

• A. It is a written or oral statement used to cut down on what facts need to be agreed upon during court and it saves time/money
• B. It is a binding contract between the parties
• C. It is a court order requiring a witness to testify
• D. It is a formal admission of guilt

Answer: (A)

A stipulation of fact is an agreement between the parties that certain facts are true for the purposes of the case, so the court does not have to require proof of those facts through testimony or evidence. This streamlines the trial by narrowing what must be proven, saving time and resources. It can be spoken or written and, once entered, binds both sides and the court on those points for the proceeding. It’s not a separate binding contract outside the case, not a court order to compel testimony, and not a formal admission of guilt. It simply sets agreed-upon facts to move the case forward efficiently.