entry of judgment

Entry of judgment is a final recording of the decision and opinion , if the court made one. When the entry is complete depends on the jurisdiction, but the entry usually either occurs after the decision is inserted into the docket or sent to a specified official. In many cases, entry of the judgment must occur before the judgment can be appealed. Normally after the judgment is entered, the court clerk must send the parties a copy of the judgment and opinion.

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