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NeCede's

Maxim 8.8.16

An award is a judgment.

Arbitrium est judicium.

Source: Jenk. Cent. 137; Jackson; Weisman, 64c Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

An arbitral award carries the same force as a court judgment — it is binding on the parties and enforceable as law.

Where this applies

  • We went through arbitration and the arbitrator made a decision — that's as good as a court judgment.
  • An arbitral award has the same binding effect as a formal judicial ruling.

Legal domains

contractprocedural

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.8.16 — An award is a judgment. — Jenk. Cent. 137; Jackson; Weisman, 64c (Arbitrium est judicium.)

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