What it is
A request for relief from a final judgment or order based on specific grounds such as mistake, excusable neglect, newly discovered evidence, fraud, void judgment, satisfaction, or extraordinary circumstances.
Post-trial · Rule 60(b)
Motion for Relief from Judgment
Asks for relief from a final judgment based on mistake, fraud, voidness, newly discovered evidence, or extraordinary circumstances.
When it's used
Filed after judgment when the ordinary reconsideration window has passed or when a specific Rule 60 ground fits the problem. It is not a simple appeal substitute.
What the other side does
The opponent argues finality, lack of diligence, no qualifying ground, harmlessness, untimeliness, or that the motion merely repeats arguments already lost.
Common outcomes
Relief is extraordinary. The court may reopen the judgment, correct limited issues, deny relief, or set conditions that protect the opposing party.
Not legal advice. Motion practice varies by court,
judge, and case type. Local rules and standing orders frequently
modify the federal defaults shown here. If you're facing a motion
or considering filing one, talk to a lawyer about strategy and
timing for your specific case.