Definition of confession of judgment

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confession of judgment -- a clause in a loan contract providing that the borrower waives the right to be notified and the right to be heard in court if the lender brings suit and obtains a judgment against the borrower in the event of a default. This credit practice was prohibited by regulation in 1985.

historic definition...

Confession of judgment -- Said when the debtor admits the debt and concurs in the obtaining of a judgment against him.



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