Final Judgment
/ˈfaɪnəl ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court's official and conclusive decision resolving the substantive rights and liabilities of the parties in a litigation, leaving nothing further to be decided.
The lawsuit ended with a final judgment in favor of the plaintiff.
Forms
- final judgments
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Commentary
A final judgment terminates the case at the trial court level and is generally appealable; ensure clarity whether the judgment disposes of all claims and parties.
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