Readjudication
/ˌriːədʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of reconsidering and issuing a new judgment in a legal case after an initial decision.
The court ordered a readjudication due to newly discovered evidence.
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Commentary
Readjudication typically arises when procedural or substantive errors prompt a court to revisit its earlier ruling.
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