The judgment in a lawsuit is the court’s final determination of the rights and obligations of the parties regarding the disputed matters. It describes the relief or recovery that one party should have from the other—whether in the form of money, ownership of disputed assets, or injunctive relief that requires a party to take a certain action (make mortgage payments or sell a piece of real or personal property) or refrain from taking an certain action (contacting another person by phone or email or coming within 100 feet of them).

The date on which the court signs the judgment usually triggers or begins the running of postjudgment deadlines such as for filing a notice of appeal of the judgment.

In Alaska, a judgment in a lawsuit represents the court's final decision on the rights and obligations of the parties involved in a legal dispute. This judgment specifies the type of relief one party is entitled to from the other, which can include monetary compensation, transfer of asset ownership, or injunctive relief—mandating a party to perform a specific action or to refrain from certain behaviors. The relief could be related to financial obligations, property transactions, or personal conduct, such as restraining orders. The date the court officially enters the judgment is critical, as it typically starts the clock on various post-judgment deadlines. For instance, in Alaska, a party generally has 30 days from the date of the judgment to file a notice of appeal, unless a different time is prescribed by statute or rule of court. It is important for parties to be aware of these deadlines to preserve their rights to challenge the judgment if they wish to do so.