New York LR 42.1 Stipulation without prejudice — civil cases refers to a legal stipulation which allows parties involved in a civil action to come to a settlement without the settlement being seen as an admission of guilt or liability. This form of stipulation allows the parties to settle without prejudice to either party, allowing them to maintain their respective positions and to leave the door open for future litigation. There are two types of New York LR 42.1 Stipulation without prejudice — civil cases: one for cases with an answer on file, and one for cases without an answer on file.