Personal Judgement (Noun)
Meaning
A judgment rendered against an individual (or corporation) for the payment of money damages.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The court entered a personal judgement against the defendant for $100,000 in damages.
- The company was found liable for the plaintiff's injuries and a personal judgement was rendered against them.
- After a lengthy trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, resulting in a personal judgement against the defendant.
- The personal judgement against the corporation was for a substantial amount, forcing them to file for bankruptcy.
- The court's decision to enter a personal judgement against the individual was based on their reckless and negligent behavior.