A Louisiana Judgment is a court-ordered decision that resolves a dispute between two or more parties. The judgment is generally made by a judge who hears the case and renders a decision based on the evidence presented. The judgment is binding on the parties involved and is enforceable by law. Types of Louisiana Judgments include default judgments, summary judgments, and judgments on the merits. Default judgments are those rendered when the defendant fails to appear or respond to the lawsuit, while a summary judgment is granted when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the court finds in favor of the party bringing the suit. A judgment on the merits is rendered when the court determines that one party has prevailed over the other.