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Judgments may be good for twenty years (CPLR 211) and may be renewed (CPLR 5014).

Definitions from the CourtHelp Glossary.

judgment: 1. The final decision of the Judge saying which party has won the case and the terms of the decision. 2.  The order of a court that decides a dispute.  3. The official written outcome or finding of a Judge or administrative agency hearing officer about the rights and claims of someone in an action.  See disposition and verdict.

default judgment:  A court decision in favor of one side when the other side does not answer or go to court on the court date.  In Housing Court it can allow the eviction of the respondent.

enforce: To take legal steps to make sure someone obeys a judgment.

satisfaction:  The payment of a judgment amount (money) by the losing party.

Satisfaction of Judgment:  A statement from the judgment creditor filed with the court saying that the judgment has been fully paid. 

summary judgment:   A decision made by a Judge when the parties agree on the facts but not on how the law applies to the facts.  There is no trial and the Judge makes a decision based on the statements given.

vacating a default judgment:  Removing a judgment that was based on a person not coming to court or answering a case.  See default judgment.