Specifically, Rule 59(e) recognizes only three possible grounds for any motion for reconsideration: (1) an intervening change in the law; (2) the availability of new evidence not previously available; and (3) the need to correct a clear error of law or prevent manifest injustice.
After a trial, there are several types of motions that can be filed to address possible trial errors. The most common type of post-trial motion is a Motion for Reconsideration in which you are asking the judge to reconsider his/her ruling and change one specific part of the court order or the court's overall ruling.
To request a writ of mandamus, you must be able to prove to the court that you have the right to request relief. You must also show that you have exhausted all other forms of remedy. In other words, the writ of mandamus is often considered a last resort. To begin the process, you must file a petition in Federal court.
You may file a motion to reconsider within thirty days after the court enters an order. You cannot file a motion to reconsider simply because you do not like the outcome. It is not enough that you want the court to change its opinion. Rather, Illinois law limits motions to reconsider to a few distinct situations.
The AAO may also reopen a proceeding or reconsider one of its prior decisions on its own motion. Unlike appeals, which ask a different authority to review and reverse a decision, motions request a review by the authority that issued the latest decision in the proceeding.
At Trial or Other Evidentiary Hearings The appearance at the trial or other evidentiary hearing of a party or a person who at the time of trial or other evidentiary hearing is an officer, director, or employee of a party may be required by serving the party with a notice designating the person who is required to appear ...