judgment for possession
[/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt fər pəˈzɛʃən/]
nounpl: judgments for possession
sentença de posse
1. A court order granting ownership or control of property to a party in a legal dispute, typically issued after a trial or legal proceeding
The court issued a judgment for possession in favor of the landlord, requiring the tenant to vacate the property.
O tribunal emitiu uma sentença de posse a favor do locador, exigindo que o inquilino desocupasse o imóvel.
2. A legal ruling that awards possession of real or personal property to the winning party in a lawsuit
After the eviction hearing, the judge granted a judgment for possession to the property owner.
Após a audiência de despejo, o juiz concedeu uma sentença de posse ao proprietário do imóvel.
3. A court decision in real property disputes that determines who has the right to occupy and control the property
The judgment for possession was enforced by the sheriff's office within thirty days.
A sentença de posse foi executada pelo escritório do xerife dentro de trinta dias.
This is a critical legal term in both US and Brazilian real estate law. In the United States, judgments for possession are common in eviction proceedings and are enforced by local sheriffs. In Brazil, 'sentença de posse' is used in possessory actions (ações possessórias) and is governed by the Civil Procedure Code (Código de Processo Civil). Understanding this term is essential for landlords, tenants, and property law practitioners in both jurisdictions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
obtain a judgment for possession
enforce a judgment for possession
appeal a judgment for possession
judgment for possession is rendered
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