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US Court of Appeals 4TH Circuit Court Question

After a decision is reached by the US Court of Appeals for the 4TH Circuit Court, can it be reconsidered and if so how is it done?


Asked on 11/26/08, 5:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: US Court of Appeals 4TH Circuit Court Question

By filing a motion for reconsideration.

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Answered on 11/26/08, 11:32 pm
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: US Court of Appeals 4TH Circuit Court Question

The appellate rules provide for a petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc. Such a motion/petition has to be filed within 14 days after entry of judgment, except that if the US Government is a party in a civil case, the deadline is 45 days.

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Answered on 11/28/08, 12:28 pm


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