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MCA glossary

Confession of judgment

Definition

A contractual clause in which a merchant agrees in advance to entry of judgment against them on default, without a hearing.

Also called COJ

Once widespread in this industry and now heavily restricted — New York curtailed their use against out-of-state defendants after extensive reporting on the practice. They remain a recurring theme in enforcement actions.

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