A Louisiana Order Approving Terms of Stipulation is a document issued by a Louisiana court in response to a settlement agreement between two parties. It is used to approve the terms of the agreement and make it legally enforceable. The document is typically filed by the parties or their attorneys, and must be approved by a judge. There are two types of Louisiana Order Approving Terms of Stipulation: an uncontested order and a contested order. An uncontested order is issued when both parties agree to the terms of the settlement and the court finds it to be fair and reasonable. A contested order is issued when one or both parties disagree with the terms of the settlement and the court must make a ruling. In either case, once the order is approved, the agreement is legally binding on both parties.