SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT
satisfaction of judgment. 1. The complete discharge of obligations under a judgment. [Cases:
Federal Civil Procedure 2398; Judgment 874–899. C.J.S. Judgments §§ 656–676, 678–692.] 2.
The document filed and entered on the record indicating that a judgment has been paid. [Cases:
Federal Civil Procedure 2398; Judgment 897. C.J.S. Judgments § 686.]
“Generally, a satisfaction of a judgment is the final act and end of a proceeding. Satisfaction
implies or manifests an expression of finality as to all questions of liability and damages involved
in the litigation. Once satisfaction occurs, further alteration or amendment of a final judgment
generally is barred. Satisfaction of a judgment, when entered of record by the act of the parties, is
prima facie evidence that the creditor has received payment of the amount of the judgment or its
equivalent, and operates as an extinguishment of the judgment debt.” 47 Am. Jur. 2d Judgments §
1006, at 443 (1995). [Blacks Law 8th]