Stipulations

Except stipulations entered into during the course of a deposition and set forth in the transcript thereof, stipulations shall be: 64 (a) In writing, signed by all counsel or parties in propria persona who have appeared in the proceeding and are affected by the stipulation; (b) Made in open court and noted by the courtroom deputy upon the minutes or by the court reporter in the notes; or (c) Recited in a pretrial order or other court order. Stipulations not in conformity with these requirements will not be recognized unless necessary to prevent manifest injustice.