Judgment


Definition of "Judgment"

  1. A judicial ruling in which the rights and claims of the parties have been considered.
  2. A final ruling on some aspect formed after all the facts have been taken into account.
  3. In Real Estate, a court order placing a financial indebtedness on another to pay for a claim. For example. John does not meet his rental obligations to Brian. The court issues a judgment against John brought by Brian.



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