Judgment Costs
/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt kɒsts/
Definitions
- (n.) Expenses awarded to the prevailing party to cover costs incurred in enforcing a judicial decision.
The court ordered the defendant to pay the plaintiff's judgment costs after the trial.
Forms
- judgment costs
- judgment cost
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Commentary
Judgment costs often include fees for court services, enforcement actions, and sometimes attorney's fees, depending on jurisdictional rules.
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