What is the difference between a judgment and an order?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Simonelli v. Ayron Developments Inc., 2010 ABQB 565 (CanLII):
It is the nature of the relief that is granted, not the manner in which it is granted, which distinguishes a judgment from an order. Both are final decisions. A judgment is a final decision regarding the underlying issues in a cause of action. An order is a final decision regarding a procedural question or an issue collateral to the issues in the underlying action: Alberta Turkey Producers v. Lethbridge (City of), 2006 ABQB 283, 399 A.R. 259 at para. 22.
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