Legal Definitions - valid judgment

A valid judgment is a decision made by a court or other legal authority that is legally binding and enforceable. It is a judgment that is made in accordance with the law and is not subject to challenge or appeal.

• A judge's decision in a criminal case that is based on the evidence presented in court and follows the law is a valid judgment.
• A court's ruling in a civil case that is based on the facts and the law is a valid judgment.
• However, a judgment that is made without proper jurisdiction or due process is not a valid judgment.

The examples illustrate that a valid judgment is one that is made in accordance with the law and is not subject to challenge or appeal. It is a decision that is based on the evidence presented and follows the law. If a judgment is made without proper jurisdiction or due process, it is not considered valid.