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What is a Judgment ?

A judgment, also known as a judicial decision or court ruling, is the final decision made by a court of law in a legal case or dispute. It represents the court’s official decision on the matters brought before it and typically resolves the legal issues in question.

It is the culmination of legal proceedings, where a judge evaluates evidence, arguments and applicable laws to arrive at a verdict. Whether it’s a criminal case, family dispute, civil dispute or administrative matter, a judgment carries significant consequences for the parties involved.

A judgment may include various elements such as:

  1. Findings of Fact: The court’s determination of what events or circumstances occurred in the case.
  2. Conclusions of Law: The legal principles applied by the court to the facts of the case to reach a decision.
  3. Decision or Disposition: The specific outcome or ruling of the case, which could include a verdict of guilty or not guilty (in a criminal case), or a judgment for the plaintiff or defendant (in a civil case).
  4. Orders: Any specific actions or remedies ordered by the court as part of the judgment, such as monetary damages, injunctions, or other relief.

A court judgment is typically written and issued by a judge or a panel of judges. It is a formal and legally binding document that concludes the legal proceedings in the case, although it may be subject to appeal or modification under certain circumstances.

Sometimes, judgment is reserved, which means withholding a final opinion until more information is available. It acknowledges the complexity of issues and avoids premature conclusions.

These are the latest judgments published by the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary of England and Wales.

  • In the Crown Court at Newcastle 6 November 2024 Sentencing remarks of The Honourable Mrs Justice Lambert DBE R -v- Thomas Kwan The post R -v- Thomas Kwan appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
  • Neutral Citation Number: [2024] EWHC 2808 (Fam)Case no: FD23P00618 In the High Court (Family Division)In the matter of the Children Act 1989 5 November 2024 Before: The Honourable Ms Justice Harris DBE Between: AS (the Child’s Mother) -v- London Borough of Waltham Forest and MA (the Child’s Father) The post AS -v- London Borough of Waltham Forest appeared first on […]
  • In the Crown Court at Luton 4 November 2024 Sentencing remarks of The Honourable Mr Justice Murray R -v- Scott Paterson The post R -v- Scott Paterson appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
  • Central Criminal Court 1 November 2024 Before: Recorder of LondonHis Honour Judge Mark Lucraft KC Between: Rex -v- Piotr Kucharski Sentencing remarks The post Rex -v- Piotr Kucharski appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
  • Neutral citation number: [2024] EWCOP 62 (T3) Case number: 12866050 In the Court of Protection 30 October 2024 Before: Mrs Justice Theis DBEVice President of the Court of Protection Between: NHS North West London Integrated Care BoardandAB (by her litigation friend the Official Solicitor) -v- The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disabilityandCDandPB The post AB -v- Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability appeared first […]

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What is a Judgment ? was last updated on the 6th November 2024

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