Post-Judgment Motions: Overview (Federal) | Practical Law

Post-Judgment Motions: Overview (Federal) | Practical Law

A Practice Note providing an overview of post-judgment motions in federal civil litigation. This Note explains key issues counsel should consider before drafting, serving, and filing a post-judgment motion. It outlines the applicable rules, time periods, and grounds for motions for judgment as a matter of law, motions for a new trial, motions to alter or amend a judgment, motions to correct clerical mistakes, and motions for substantive relief from a final judgment.

Post-Judgment Motions: Overview (Federal)

Practical Law Practice Note Overview w-001-3206 (Approx. 15 pages)

Post-Judgment Motions: Overview (Federal)

by Practical Law Litigation
MaintainedUSA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note providing an overview of post-judgment motions in federal civil litigation. This Note explains key issues counsel should consider before drafting, serving, and filing a post-judgment motion. It outlines the applicable rules, time periods, and grounds for motions for judgment as a matter of law, motions for a new trial, motions to alter or amend a judgment, motions to correct clerical mistakes, and motions for substantive relief from a final judgment.