Attacks on Judgments

Question 1

Under F.R.C.P. 60(a), a party may correct ________________ and other _________________ in a judgment. Under F.R.C.P. 60(b), a party may ask for a new trial based on ________________________________.

Answer 1

(1) clerical mistakes
(2) inadvertent errors
(3) newly discovered evidence or fraud

Question 2

A party may also challenge a final judgment by ___________________ alleging _______________________ or _____.

Answer 2

(1) filing a new action
(2) newly discovered evidence
(3) fraud

Question 3

Thus there are three methods for challenging a judgment based on newly discovered evidence or fraud:
a. ____________________ (Rule 59)

b. ________________________ (Rule 60)

c. _____________

One principle difference between these three is the ____ allowed for filing.

Answer 3

(1) Motion for New Trial
(2) Motion for Relief from Judgment
(3) A New Lawsuit
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