§ 25-1301 Judgment, rendition of judgment, entry of judgment, decree, or final order, defined; records

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25-1301. Judgment, rendition of judgment, entry of judgment, decree, or final order, defined; records

    (1) A judgment is the final determination of the rights of the parties in an action.

    (2) Rendition of a judgment is the act of the court, or a judge thereof, in making and signing a written notation of the relief granted or denied in an action.

    (3) The entry of a judgment, decree, or final order occurs when the clerk of the court places the file stamp and date upon the judgment, decree, or final order. For purposes of determining the time for appeal, the date stamped on the judgment, decree, or final order shall be the date of entry.

    (4) The clerk shall prepare and maintain the records of judgments, decrees, and final orders that are required by statute and rule of the Supreme Court.