Notice of entry judgment

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   Michael DaymudePro

   Sherman Oaks Litigation Lawyer

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   Answered February 01, 2013 01:39. "Notice of Entry of Judgment" is important because it controls your right to appeal. It is a notice sent by the court or opposing counsel to start the time period within which you must file a notice of appeal, if you wish to appeal the judgment. For unlimited civil cases that period is 60 days; for limited that period is 30 days.

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   Robert Stempler

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   Answered February 01, 2013 08:25. To follow up to the well-written response of Mr. Daymude, in addition to giving notice to the parties, which has the effect of reducing the amount of time to appeal, it also starts the clock for post-trial motions, such as a motion for a new trial or set aside the judgment. The entry of a judgment also limits the trial court's ability to amend the judgment, except in certain limited situations, permitted by statute. This discussion applies more in the context of a jury trial, but the question posted does not state whether this was a jury or judge trial.
   
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   Malosack Berjis

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   Answered January 31, 2013 23:36. It means that judgment was entered in the case, and the court sent notice of it. Hope that helps.

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