erroneous judgment

A judgment issued by a court with jurisdiction to issue it, but containing an improper application of law.

• This type of judgment is not void, but can be corrected by a trial court while the court retains plenary jurisdiction, or in a direct appeal.

— Also termed judgment in error. See ERROR(2).

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