| name | final-order-judgment |
| title | Final Order and Judgment |
| description | Drafts court-ready Final Orders and Judgments for class action litigation with caption, procedural history, findings of fact, conclusions of law, and enforceable relief. Use when drafting final judgments, post-trial orders, summary judgment orders, or settlement approval orders in class actions. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/final-order-judgment |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | litigation |
| language | en |
Final Order and Judgment
Drafts a Final Order and Judgment that resolves all claims, establishes enforceable directives, and withstands appellate review in class action cases.
Prerequisites
Gather before drafting:
- Caption details — court, jurisdiction, case number, named parties, class definition
- Procedural history — key filings, motions, hearing dates, trial type (bench/jury), or settlement/summary judgment posture
- Evidentiary record — transcripts, exhibits, discovery materials, stipulated facts
- Legal authorities — governing statutes, controlling precedent, constitutional provisions
- Relief sought — monetary amounts, injunctive terms, fee petitions, class distribution plan
- Local rules — formatting requirements, separate document rule, proposed order procedures
Document Structure
1. Caption and Title
- Full court name with division/district
- All named plaintiffs/defendants; class definition reference
- Case number (including consolidated numbers)
- Title: "FINAL ORDER AND JUDGMENT" (or jurisdiction-preferred term)
- Conform to local rule formatting (margins, font, spacing)
2. Recitals and Procedural History
- Nature of action and claims asserted
- Basis for decision: trial (bench/jury), summary judgment, or settlement approval
- Chronological key events with specific docket entry numbers and dates
- Settlement agreements or stipulations incorporated by reference
3. Findings of Fact
- Number sequentially; support each with record citations (transcript pages, exhibit numbers)
- Organize chronologically or thematically
- Distinguish contested vs. uncontested facts
- State standard of proof applied (preponderance / clear and convincing)
- Include class treatment findings: numerosity, commonality, typicality, adequacy
4. Conclusions of Law
- Number sequentially; cite statutes, regulations, and case law in Bluebook format
- Address every cause of action and affirmative defense
- For each claim: state elements, apply facts, state conclusion
- Include Rule 23 requirements; if settlement, address fairness under Rule 23(e) [VERIFY]
- Note binding vs. persuasive authority
5. Relief and Remedies
