judgment

In its judgment, the High Court said BHP was a “polluter” under Brazilian environmental law and “liable for damage caused to the environment and to third parties by the collapse of the dam.”

“It would add to uncertainty, further damage the government’s already tarnished credibility, and complicate any Bank of England’s judgment to potentially offset tax rises with rate cuts.”

The judgment in the case will be delivered in writing at a later date.

The bottom line: You need to make a judgment call as to how prepared you are to manage the money and pick the most prudent option.

For decades, Delaware was known for predictable court outcomes, respect for the judgment of corporate boards, and speedy resolutions.