Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment
/ˈmoʊʃən tuː ɔːltər ɔːr əˈmɛnd ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request filed to ask the court to change or revise its judgment due to errors, newly discovered evidence, or other valid reasons.
The defendant filed a motion to alter or amend judgment after discovering errors in the court's ruling.
Forms
- motion to alter or amend judgment
- motions to alter or amend judgment
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Commentary
Typically filed under rules like Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 59(e), this motion provides an opportunity to correct clear errors or present new evidence without initiating a full appeal.
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