Pleading Amendment
/ˈpliːdɪŋ əˈmɛndmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal change or addition proposed or made to a pleading filed in a court case to correct, clarify, or modify the original document.
The attorney filed a pleading amendment to include new evidence discovered after the initial complaint.
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- pleading amendments
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Commentary
Pleading amendments are common procedural tools allowing parties to adjust their claims or defenses; courts often require that amendments not unfairly prejudice the opposing party.
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