§ 1116 Order defined.

If a court or judge writes down a decision during a case, and that decision isn't part of the final judgment, it's called an order. Orders can cover all kinds of things that come up while a case is moving forward, like scheduling deadlines, deciding what evidence can be used, or settling disputes between the parties before the case is finished.

The key difference between an order and a judgment is timing and purpose. A judgment is the final decision that wraps up a case or a major part of it. An order, on the other hand, is any written direction the court gives along the way that isn't that final ruling.

This distinction matters because orders and judgments can be treated differently in terms of appeals, enforcement, and other legal procedures. Knowing whether something is an order or a judgment helps you understand what your options are and what steps might come next in your case.