final judgment
law
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In law, a judgment is a court's decision that resolves the rights of parties in a legal action. A final judgment concludes the case, preventing further appeals on provisional rulings. Judgments can be personal (in personam), imposing liability on individuals, or in rem, adjudicating interests in specific property. A judgment is valid only if the court has the proper jurisdiction over the parties or property involved. If a party is unsatisfied with a court's decision, they may file an appeal to a higher court for review.
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