Discussion Question 2: Judgment and Judgment Debtor

At the close of the trial there are a host of documents that will effectively end the law suit. These same documents are also used to come to a settlement. This is the time when the settlement documents are traded and the settlement amounts are disbursed. However before money changes hands there needs to be a judgment rendered by the court.

Based on your readings, respond to the following:

• Describe a judgment.
• What is the process for entering a judgment?
• How is a judgment enforced against a judgment debtor?
• How can a paralegal best help in the process?

Justify your answers with examples and reasoning.