Section 1.34 Judgments

• Library: DWI 2014

A judgment entered following a chemical revocation hearing must comply with Rule 74.01 because the case is civil rather than criminal. The judgment must be final before a party can proceed with a notice of appeal. Rule 74.01(a) states, “A judgment is entered when a writing signed by the judge and denominated ‘judgment’ or ‘decree’ is filed.” Rule 74.02 differentiates between a judgment or decree and an order as follows: “Every direction of a court made or entered in writing and not included in a judgment is...