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Motion for Final Judgement

MO-shun fuhr FY-nul JUDG-ment
A legal motion filed in court asking the judge to enter a final judgment after all the evidence has been presented at trial.
After the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, the plaintiff filed a motion for final judgment.
N/A (This is a general legal procedure term)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a motion for default and a motion for final judgment?

A motion for default is filed before trial when the defendant fails to respond. A motion for final judgment is filed after trial, after all the evidence has been presented.

What happens if a motion for final judgment is granted?

If the motion is granted, the court will enter a final judgment that resolves all the issues in the case.

What are some grounds for denying a motion for final judgment?

The judge may deny the motion if they believe there are genuine issues of material fact that need to be decided by a jury.

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