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Term: IN EXECUTIONE REI JUDICATAE
Definition: In executione rei judicatae means that a decision has already been made by a judge and is now being carried out. It's like when a teacher gives you a grade on a test and you can't change it, you have to accept it and move on. In the same way, when a judge makes a decision, it's final and can't be changed.
IN EXECUTIONE REI JUDICATAE
in executione rei judicatae means that a judgment has already been made and is being carried out.
When a court case is over and a decision has been made, the winning party can use in executione rei judicatae to enforce the judgment. For example, if a person wins a lawsuit against their landlord for not returning their security deposit, they can use in executione rei judicatae to force the landlord to pay the amount owed.
Another example is when a person is found guilty of a crime and sentenced to prison. The sentence is considered in executione rei judicatae and the person must serve their time as determined by the court.
These examples illustrate how in executione rei judicatae is used to enforce a judgment that has already been made.