Judgment in a Civil Case

US Federal Courts · Civil

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

# Judgment in a Civil Case (AO 450) This form is used by a federal judge to officially record and document the final decision in a civil lawsuit, stating who won, who lost, and what money or actions are required as a result. A person involved in a federal civil case—such as someone suing for damages, a business in a contract dispute, or a defendant being sued—would need this form to have the court's decision made official and enforceable.