Motion to Reconsider
/ˈmoʊʃən tuː ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request made to a court asking it to review and change a prior decision or ruling.
The attorney filed a motion to reconsider the judge's previous order.
Forms
- motion to reconsider
- motions to reconsider
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Commentary
Often time-sensitive, motions to reconsider require a clear basis such as new evidence or legal error; drafting should specify grounds precisely.
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