The phrase "judgment amount" refers to the money that a court orders one party to pay another as a result of a legal judgment. It is the specific amount decided upon by the court to resolve a dispute or settle a lawsuit. Full definition
Due to our island - wide litigation practice, we are uniquely equipped to assess case value and exposure due to the ability to learn past judgment amounts. (estrellallc.com)
If coverage limits are exhausted due to a liability lawsuit, board members can be held personally responsible for the remaining judgment amount and / or legal fees. (www-200.aigprivateclient.com)
Ct. 748 (1996)(damages not based upon judgment amount in underlying case where plaintiff fails to establish actual causation); Yeagle v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co, 42 Mass.. (bwglaw.com)