Depending on the context, it is usually a verdict, a ruling, or a holding.
Verdict (typically refers to a jury decision) or judgment(final decision of the court).
The written explanation of the judgment or decision is called an opinion.
Or, the judge may make a "ruling."
The decision of a judge or court is called a ruling.AnswerIts also referred to as a verdict.
A decision of a judge or court is usually called a ruling. In the case of a criminal trial the outcome of the trial is called a verdict.
The decision of the jury is called a verdict. The decision of a judge is called her ruling or holding.
A Judgment
Verdict (typically refers to a jury decision) or judgment(final decision of the court).
The judge is the voice of the court; his judgment is the court's judgment.
A Judgment
Decisions, though made by individual judges are always decisions of the court. That is why whether the decision is manifestly wrong ab initio, the judge is not sued for it but an appeal to a higher court is advised.
The lower court cannot overturn the higher court's decision.
decision by the judge
A ruling, verdict, judgement or (simply) decision.
a judge makes the final decision in a court of law.