Tomlin Order

Tomlin Orders were originally used in civil courts, however, the same principle can now also apply in a Tribunal.

Essentially this order is an agreement between the disputing parties specifying the terms of settlement that the parties have agreed. 

This  order is unusual as it enables Court or Tribunal proceedings to be stayed for a fixed period of time (usually fixed by the Court/Tribunal), and enables the parties to bring the matter back to Court or Tribunal if either party defaults on the agreed terms within the specified period of time.

The benefit of this order is that an amicable settlement can be reached without the need for the matter to be withdrawn from the Court or Tribunal, and in the event that a party defaults, the other party has the protection of returning to Court or Tribunal.