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 Hawaii, 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 specific actions (like making mortgage payments or selling property) or to abstain from certain behaviors (such as contacting someone or approaching them within a specified distance). The date the court officially signs the judgment is critical, as it typically starts the countdown for various post-judgment deadlines. One important deadline is for filing a notice of appeal, which must be submitted within a certain time frame if a party wishes to challenge the court's decision. The specific time limits and procedures for these actions are governed by Hawaii state statutes and rules of civil procedure.