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Civil Procedure

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Motion to alter or amend a judgment

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What Rule 59(e) DoesGrounds for ReliefRecognizing a Rule 59(e) MotionThe 28-Day DeadlineRule 59(e) Versus Rule 60Rule 59(e) Versus New Trial: Changing the Judgment or Reopening the TrialEffect on Appeal TimingReview

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What Rule 59(e) DoesGrounds for ReliefRecognizing a Rule 59(e) MotionThe 28-Day DeadlineRule 59(e) Versus Rule 60Rule 59(e) Versus New Trial: Changing the Judgment or Reopening the TrialEffect on Appeal TimingReview

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