contingent judgment
[kən-ˈtin-jənt ˈjəj-mənt]
nounpl: contingent judgments
sentença condicional
1. A judicial decision or ruling that is dependent upon or conditioned by a future event, circumstance, or the occurrence of a specified condition
The court issued a contingent judgment that would become final only if the defendant failed to meet the settlement terms within six months.
O tribunal proferiu uma sentença condicional que se tornaria definitiva apenas se o réu não cumprisse os termos do acordo dentro de seis meses.
2. In law, a judgment whose execution or effect is suspended pending the fulfillment of certain conditions
The contingent judgment allowed the plaintiff to pursue additional damages if new evidence emerged.
A sentença condicional permitiu ao autor buscar indenizações adicionais caso surgissem novas provas.
This is specialized legal terminology used in both American and Brazilian legal systems. In Brazilian courts, contingent judgments are employed to allow flexibility in civil and commercial disputes while maintaining judicial oversight. The concept reflects the principle of proportionality and fairness in dispute resolution, allowing parties to modify outcomes based on future compliance or circumstances.
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