Which term refers to the final resolution or outcome of a case?

• A. The punishment or penalty imposed by a court after a defendant is found guilty.
• B. The recorded balance in the court's account.
• C. The final resolution or outcome of a case.
• D. The act of filing an appeal.

Answer: (C)

Dispostion is the term that refers to the final resolution or outcome of a case. It captures the court’s ultimate decision and the case’s status at closure, such as a conviction, acquittal, dismissal, plea, or settlement. This makes it the right choice because it directly names the ending state of the case, beyond just a component of the outcome. The other options describe pieces of what can happen around the case (like the sentence handed down), administrative details, or actions taken during the process, rather than the final result itself. So the final resolution or outcome is the disposition of the case.