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Rule 60(b)(4)

Definition

A provision of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that allows a court to relieve a party from a final judgment if the judgment is 'void.' This is one of several grounds listed in Rule 60(b) for seeking relief from a judgment.

Examples

  • Coney Island filed a motion under Rule 60(b)(4) arguing the default judgment was void for lack of personal jurisdiction.

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