Definition of kismet for English Language Learners. : a power that is believed to control what happens in the future.
When the judge issues a decision, if it is favorable to the lender, it is called a judgment. The Final Judgment. The final judgment is the written determination of the foreclosure lawsuit by the presiding judge. It is issued at the end of the lawsuit, assuming the foreclosure is granted, and effectively ends the case. The party against whom the final judgment is made may appeal the decision to a higher court. After the Judgment
The judgment becomes a matter of public record, and is indexed with the clerk of the court. It shows up on your credit report as well as on any background checks. The judgment is considered a lien against your property, including any real estate that you have, in the state in which the judgment is filed. In other words, a judgment filed in California has no bearing upon property located in New York unless the creditor takes the California judgment to a New York court and has it filed there as well.