What is the effect of a judge's decision not to grant a judgment after a trial has been concluded?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Harrell v. Harrell, F070603 (Cal. App. 2015):
"[W]hen a case requiring findings is tried, the trial is not complete but is still in process of determination until findings are signed and filed. Until that time, the trier of the fact may change his mind, and, even though an order has been made directing the entry of judgment, may order a different judgment to be entered." (Reimer v. Firpo (1949) 94 Cal.App.2d 798, 800.) When a judge's term of office ends, his judicial power
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