Post-Judgment Motion
/ˌpoʊstˈdʒʌdʒmənt ˈmoʊʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A motion filed after a court's judgment seeking to modify, reconsider, or enforce the judgment.
The plaintiff filed a post-judgment motion to request a new trial.
Forms
- post-judgment motion
- post-judgment motions
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Commentary
Post-judgment motions must comply with strict deadlines and procedural rules; clarity in specifying the relief sought improves judicial efficiency.
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