Motion for Relief from Judgment Under FRCP 60(b) | Practical Law

Motion for Relief from Judgment Under FRCP 60(b) | Practical Law

A Practice Note discussing motions for relief from a final judgment, order, or proceeding under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 60(b). This Note explains when a court may grant relief from a final judgment, order, or proceeding under FRCP 60(b), what a motion for relief from a final judgment must specify, who can move for relief from a final judgment, when the motion must be filed, and the grounds for the motion. This Note also explains how to draft, serve, and file the motion, opposition, and any reply, and appeals after entry of an order disposing of the motion.

Motion for Relief from Judgment Under FRCP 60(b)

Practical Law Practice Note w-000-4939 (Approx. 33 pages)

Motion for Relief from Judgment Under FRCP 60(b)

by Practical Law Litigation
MaintainedUSA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note discussing motions for relief from a final judgment, order, or proceeding under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 60(b). This Note explains when a court may grant relief from a final judgment, order, or proceeding under FRCP 60(b), what a motion for relief from a final judgment must specify, who can move for relief from a final judgment, when the motion must be filed, and the grounds for the motion. This Note also explains how to draft, serve, and file the motion, opposition, and any reply, and appeals after entry of an order disposing of the motion.