Motion to Amend Judgment
/ˈmoʊʃən tu əˈmɛnd ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (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
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Commentary
Use precise grounds for amendment to avoid denial; common grounds include clerical mistakes or newly discovered evidence.
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