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Simple English definitions for legal terms
alternative judgment
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A quick definition of alternative judgment:
Alternative judgment is a decision made by a court that gives the losing party options for fulfilling their duties. It is a type of final determination of the rights and obligations of the parties in a case, similar to a regular judgment. However, instead of specifying a particular course of action, it allows the losing party to choose from a set of options to satisfy their obligations. This type of judgment is often used in casesA more thorough explanation:
An alternative judgment is a court's final decision in a case that gives the losing party options for fulfilling their obligations. For example, a court may order a defendant to pay a certain amount of money or perform a specific action, but also give them the option to choose an alternative, such