Motion to Amend Judgment

/ˈmoʊʃən tu əˈmɛnd ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A formal request submitted to a court seeking to alter, correct, or revise a previously entered judgment.
    The defendant filed a motion to amend judgment to correct a clerical error in the court's ruling.

Forms

  • motion to amend judgment

Commentary

Use precise grounds for amendment to avoid denial; common grounds include clerical mistakes or newly discovered evidence.

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