Void Judgment
/ˈvɔɪd ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court decision that is legally null and unenforceable, as if it never occurred.
The court declared the contract void judgment due to lack of jurisdiction.
- (n.) A judgment issued when a prior judgment is set aside or annulled for fundamental defects.
The appellate court issued a void judgment to nullify the earlier erroneous ruling.
Forms
- void judgment
- void judgments
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Commentary
A void judgment differs from a voidable judgment by being inherently invalid from inception; drafters should distinguish these terms carefully to avoid confusion.
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