Rule 5016. Entry of judgment. (a) What constitutes entry. A judgment\nis entered when, after it has been signed by the clerk, it is filed by\nhim.\n (b) Judgment upon verdict. Judgment upon the general verdict of a\njury after a trial by jury as of right shall be entered by the clerk\nunless the court otherwise directs; if there is a special verdict, the\ncourt shall direct entry of an appropriate judgment.\n (c) Judgment upon decision. Judgment upon the decision of a court or\na referee to determine shall be entered by the clerk as directed\ntherein. When relief other than for money or costs only is granted, the\ncourt or referee shall, on motion, determine the form of the judgment.\n (d) After death of party. No verdict or decision shall be rendered\nagainst a deceased party, but if a party dies before entry of judgment\nand after a verdict, decision or accepted offer to compromise pursuant\nto rule 3221, judgment shall be entered in the names of the original\nparties unless the verdict, decision or offer is set aside. This\nprovision shall not bar dismissal of an action or appeal pursuant to\nsection 1021.\n (e) Final judgment after interlocutory judgment. Where an\ninterlocutory judgment has been directed, a party may move for final\njudgment when he becomes entitled thereto.\n
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