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).
