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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 North Dakota, 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 law, court costs, and potentially the attorney fees of the judgment creditor if applicable. North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) Section 28-20-34 specifies that legal interest on judgments is at the rate of 6% per annum unless a different rate is contracted for in writing. The judgment is enforceable as a lien against the debtor's real estate within the state once it is transcribed to the judgment docket of the county where the property is located. The judgment creditor may also pursue other legal means to collect the debt, such as wage garnishment or seizing assets, in accordance with state law.
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