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writ of error coram nobis?

didnt this get abolished for civil actions by the rules of federal CIVIL PROCEDURE?


Asked on 11/06/07, 5:10 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Steven Murray Steven W. Murray, APC

Re: writ of error coram nobis?

No. The Federal rules have no effect on state procedures.

Coram nobis (when addressed to trial courts) and coram vobis (when addressed to appellate courts) are writs almost always for criminal cases. But they have been used in civil cases.

These are highly technical terms and procedures, limited in their proper use.

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Answered on 11/06/07, 5:23 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: writ of error coram nobis?

Only in the federal courts, not in state courts. The federal rules govern only the federal court system. California still recognizes coram nobis. I don't know which other states still do, but whether to do so is up to them..

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Answered on 11/06/07, 5:38 pm


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