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DIVISION 7. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWS 16000-16560›CHAPTER 2. Suspensions Following Unsatisfied Judgments 16250-16381›ARTICLE 1. Definitions 16250-16251

§ 16250

California Vehicle Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

As used in this chapter and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 16430), “judgment” means a final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction in this or any other state or of the United States against a person as defendant upon a cause of action.

(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 144, Sec. 207.)

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