Louisiana Private Investigator Licensing Practice Exam

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Which legal term refers to the formal end of a legal proceeding?

Judgment
Order
Resolution
Settlement

The correct answer is: Judgment

Judgment is a legal term that denotes the formal conclusion of a legal proceeding by a court. It represents the official decision made by a judge regarding the rights and obligations of the parties involved in the case. A judgment is typically the result of a trial, where the court evaluates the evidence and arguments presented, ultimately leading to a determination of legal outcomes, such as liability or damages. Once a judgment is rendered, it signifies that the court has made a binding decision that resolves the issues at hand, bringing an end to that particular legal dispute. Other terms, while related to legal proceedings, do not signify their conclusion in the same formal manner. An order, for instance, is a directive issued by a court during a proceeding, which may require a party to act or refrain from acting but does not necessarily conclude the dispute. Resolution refers to the settlement of a dispute, which may occur outside of court, but it does not inherently carry the formality of a judgment made by a judge. Settlement pertains to an agreement reached by the parties, often to avoid further litigation, yet it does not represent the court’s formal ruling on the matter.