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final judgment

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A quick definition of final judgment:

Final judgment is the last decision made by a court that settles all the issues in a dispute. It's like the final answer in a game where everyone agrees that it's the end. Once a final judgment is made, there's nothing left to decide except how to enforce the decision and whether to appeal it. It's important because it means that the case is over, and no one can bring up the same issue again. Think of it like a game where once the final score is announced, no one can play that game again.

A more thorough explanation:

Final judgment is the last decision made by a court that resolves all issues in a dispute and settles the parties' rights with respect to those issues. It is the end of the legal process for that particular case.

Once a final judgment has been made, there is nothing left to be decided except for how to enforce the judgment, whether to award costs, and whether to file an appeal. A party can only file an appeal after a final judgment has been made.

For example, if a person sues another person for breach of contract, and the court makes a final judgment in favor of the plaintiff, the defendant cannot continue to argue the case. The only options left are to pay the damages awarded or to file an appeal.

It is important to note that even if there is an outstanding motion for a new trial, a final judgment can still exist. This means that a claim cannot be re-litigated once a final judgment has been made. Similarly, final judgment can refer to a final decision made on the merits for a specific issue, in which case issue preclusion would apply.

Overall, final judgment is the end of the legal process for a particular case, and it leaves nothing left to be decided except for how to enforce the judgment, whether to award costs, and whether to file an appeal.

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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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