Re: Is it still considered a judgement if...?

Posted by poor lawyer (24.88.34.92) on August 16, 2002 at 07:25:26:

In Reply to: Is it still considered a judgement if...? posted by mikala on August 16, 2002 at 06:32:56:

No.

A judgment is a decree or order from a Court. Nothing more, nothing less.

A judge actually has to sign an Order or Judgment for it to become effective. Thats the only way to get a judgment.

Any settlement prior to a final order from a Court is not a judgment.

poor lawyer, esq.