Final judgment
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002121
A court's ultimate decision in a lawsuit that completely disposes of all claims and issues between the parties, leaving nothing further for the court to do. This judgment is typically appealable and has res judicata effect, preventing the same parties from relitigating the same claims. It marks the conclusion of the trial court proceedings.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002121 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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