A person confessing a judgment is deemed as adjudged, and in a manner is condemned by his own sentence.

Explanation

A confession of judgment is equivalent to a verdict — the party who admits the claim against him is bound by his own admission as firmly as if a jury had found against him.

Where this applies

• I admitted in court that I owed the money — that's as good as a verdict against me.
• The defendant confessed judgment — they're bound by their own admission.