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A quick definition of judgment:
Term: Judgment
Definition: Judgment is the final decision made by a court or judge after hearing all the evidence and arguments from both sides. It tells us who won the case and what they will get as a result. If someone doesn't like the judgment, they can ask a higher court to review it.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Judgment means the final decision made by a court or tribunal. It is the ruling that ends a legal trial and resolves a dispute between the parties involved. The judgment lists which side was ruled in favor of and what remedies are to be awarded.
For example, if a person sues their landlord for not fixing a leaky roof, the judgment would be the final decision made by the court on whether the landlord is responsible for fixing the roof and what compensation, if any, the tenant is entitled to.
According to U.S.C.§636(c)(3), each party has the right to appeal directly to the court of appeals against the existing judgment. This means that if a party disagrees with the judgment, they can ask a higher court to review the decision and potentially change it.