A court has the inherent power to review its own proceedings to correct error or prevent injustice The correction of clerical errors in the records of judgments may take the form of amendments inserting the names of parties who ought to have been included. A clerical error in the record of a judgment may be corrected to reflect the true name and identity of a party.
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Rhode Island Motion to Amend or Correct Judgment to Include Additional Party Defendant as Real Party in Interest is a legal process carried out to rectify a judgment that may have overlooked the involvement of a crucial party who should be identified as a real party in interest. This motion allows the court to amend or correct the judgment to add or include this party to ensure justice is served. Below are some different types of Rhode Island motions related to amending or correcting judgments: 1. Motion to Amend Judgment: This motion is filed when there is a need to correct or modify a judgment due to factual errors, mathematical mistakes, or some other element that requires adjustment. 2. Motion to Correct Judgment: If there are clerical errors in the judgment or inaccuracies in the recording of decisions, this motion is used to rectify those errors. 3. Motion to Include Additional Party Defendant: When a party was not initially named as a defendant but later discovered to have a significant interest in the case, this motion allows for their inclusion as a party in interest to ensure a fair and complete judgment. 4. Motion to Include Real Party in Interest: Similar to the previous motion, this type aims to include a party who has a direct legal interest in the proceedings but was previously overlooked or omitted from the original judgment. 5. Motion to Amend Final Judgment: Filed after a final judgment has been entered, this motion aims to amend or correct the judgment to address any issues or new information that have arisen since the judgment was made. Regardless of the specific type of motion, it is crucial to provide evidence and legal arguments supporting the need for amending or correcting the judgment. Parties should consult with their legal representatives to ensure the proper filing of the motion and fulfillment of all requirements set by Rhode Island's legal system.
