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The judgment is final decision made by the judge or jury that reflects how much the party who lost the lawsuit (the judgment debtor) owes the party who won the lawsuit (the judgment creditor)—including the rate of interest owed on the amount of the judgment until it is paid, the amount of court costs, and possibly the amount of the judgment creditor’s attorney fees the judgment debtor must pay as part of the judgment.

In Connecticut, a judgment is the final decision made by a judge or jury in a lawsuit. It determines the amount of money that the losing party, known as the judgment debtor, must pay to the winning party, or the judgment creditor. This amount can include the principal sum, interest accrued at a rate specified by state law, court costs, and possibly attorney fees if the court deems it appropriate. Connecticut law provides for post-judgment interest, which is interest that accrues on the judgment amount from the date of the judgment until it is paid in full. The rate of post-judgment interest is set by statute and can vary. Additionally, Connecticut has specific procedures for the enforcement of judgments, including property liens and wage garnishments, to ensure that the judgment creditor can collect the awarded amount from the judgment debtor.

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