Post-Trial and Appeals
Post-Trial Motions
Rule 60(b) permits relief for mistake or excusable neglect, newly discovered evidence, fraud or misconduct, a void judgment, a satisfied judgment, and any other reason justifying relief. Some grounds carry a one-year limit.
It does not substitute for an appeal.
Alternative Names:
Motion for Relief from Judgment, Rule 60(b)
Why it Matters?
The one-year limit on the first three grounds is absolute and cannot be extended, while the remaining grounds require only a reasonable time. Void judgment challenges under Rule 60(b)(4) have no time limit, which makes jurisdictional defects raisable indefinitely. The catch-all provision requires extraordinary circumstances and is not available to raise issues that could have been presented on appeal.
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Frequently asked questions
Which grounds carry a one-year limit?
Can a void judgment be challenged at any time?
