final-order-judgment

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

Relief Type