Posttrial Motion
/ˈpoʊstˌtraɪəl ˈmoʊʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request made to a court after a trial’s conclusion, seeking to alter or nullify the trial’s outcome or to obtain specific post-judgment relief.
The defendant filed a posttrial motion to request a new trial based on newly discovered evidence.
Forms
- posttrial motion
- posttrial motions
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Commentary
Posttrial motions must typically be filed within strict time limits and are critical for preserving issues for appeal.
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