A judgment that is made as a result of evidence being presented in court and a decision rendered by a judge or jury on the merits of the case and not by a default by one of the parties.
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A judgment that is made as a result of evidence being presented in court and a decision rendered by a judge or jury on the merits of the case and not by a default by one of the parties.