Final Judgment Definition and Legal Meaning

On this page, you'll find the legal definition and meaning of Final Judgment, written in plain English, along with examples of how it is used.

What is Final Judgment?

(n) Final Judgment is the written order of a judge in a lawsuit which is legally binding on the parties involved in the suit, superseding all interim orders if any issued by that court, unless it is set aside by higher court. Final judgment is also referred as final decree.