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Judgment

by | Feb 5, 2026

In real estate and legal contexts, a Judgment is the final decision issued by a court that has authority over a particular case. It resolves the legal rights and obligations of the parties involved.

Judgments may take the form of money judgments, requiring payment of a specified amount, or non monetary judgments, such as orders requiring a party to perform or refrain from performing a specific act. In real estate, judgments can affect property ownership and may create liens against real property.