Motion for Rehearing
/ˈmoʊʃən fɔr rɪˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request made to a court to reconsider and potentially reverse its previous decision on a matter.
The attorney filed a motion for rehearing after new evidence emerged.
- (n.) A procedural device used primarily to correct errors in a court's judgment or order without appealing to a higher court.
The parties submitted a motion for rehearing to address the lower court's oversight.
Forms
- motions for rehearing
Related terms
Commentary
Distinguish a motion for rehearing from an appeal as it is typically directed to the same court for error correction rather than to a higher court.
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