Full question:
I recently received a letter from the judge on my case. It was a judgment, notice of filing the judgment, and notice of entry provided to the parties. The judgement was only for attorney's fees. However, none of the issues were mentioned in the Judgment. Should I file something regarding these issues in my favor?
- Category: Judgments
- Date:
- State: Arizona
Answer:
The Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure allow a party to seek relief from a final judgment under certain conditions. You may file a motion if there was a mistake, surprise, or excusable neglect; newly discovered evidence; fraud; or if the judgment is void or no longer equitable. This motion must be filed within a reasonable time, and for specific reasons, no later than six months after the judgment was entered. However, filing a motion does not change the judgment's finality or suspend its operation. The court can also entertain an independent action to relieve a party from a judgment for fraud upon the court.
For more details on the procedure, refer to the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure.
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