Motion to Vacate
/ˈmoʊʃən tuː vəˈkeɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request submitted to a court asking to annul, set aside, or cancel a previous judgment or order.
The defendant filed a motion to vacate the default judgment entered against him.
Forms
- motions to vacate
Related terms
Commentary
A motion to vacate is typically used to challenge a court’s prior judgment based on procedural errors, newly discovered evidence, or other grounds justifying relief from the judgment.
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