Court & Litigation

Judgment

The official decision of a court resolving the dispute and determining the rights and obligations of the parties.

In Personal Injury Cases

A judgment may be entered after trial, summary judgment, or settlement. It becomes enforceable, allowing the winning party to collect the awarded amount.

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The formal decision or finding made by a jury or judge at the conclusion of a trial.

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