Massachusetts Judgment In A Civil Case is a legal ruling handed down by a court in the Massachusetts state court system. This type of judgment occurs when a court hears a civil claim by one person or organization against another person or organization and decides in favor of the plaintiff. The court can decide in favor of the plaintiff by awarding damages, ordering an injunction, or granting a declaratory judgment. There are several types of Massachusetts Judgment In A Civil Case. These include: • Default Judgment: A default judgment occurs when the defendant does not respond to the complaint or appear in court. In this case, the court will enter a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, awarding damages as requested in the complaint. • Summary Judgment: A summary judgment occurs when the court finds that there are no factual disputes and that the plaintiff is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. • Judgment on the Pleadings: A judgment on the pleadings occurs when the court finds that the pleadings of the parties are sufficient to determine the outcome of the case. • Judgment After Trial: A judgment after trial occurs when the court hears evidence and testimony from both sides and awards a judgment in favor of one of the parties. • Judgment on Arbitration Award: A judgment on arbitration award occurs when the court confirms an arbitration award.