How are court judgments enforced?

A judgment is the official decision of a court of law in a lawsuit. A final judgment resolves the issues involved in the lawsuit, and determines the rights and obligations that each party in the lawsuit has. That ruling becomes legally enforceable and the act taken by the party who is owed money by the other party is called judgment enforcement.

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The judge or jury ruled in my favor. What happens next?

A ruling in your favor by judge or jury in a civil case does not necessarily end the lawsuit. Once a ruling is handed down, the losing party has a right to appeal. To do so, the loser must file a written notice of appeal generally within 30 days of the ruling. If he does so, the case goes to an appellate court for review.

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