§ 664 (a) When trial by jury has been had, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the verdict within 24 hours after the rendition of the ve…
Part 2: Of Civil Actions | Title 8: Of the Trial and Judgment in Civil Actions | Chapter 8: The Manner of Giving and Entering Judgment
Rule Text
(a) When trial by jury has been had, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the verdict within 24 hours after the rendition of the verdict, whether or not a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict be pending, unless the court order the case to be reserved for argument or further consideration, or grant a stay of proceedings. If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, immediately upon the filing of such decision. In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.
(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
Amendment history: Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 559, Sec. 3. (AB 515) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions. See later operative version added by Sec. 4 of Stats. 2025, Ch. 559.