What is a motion for reconsideration of an order in civil litigation?

A motion for reconsideration of an order in civil litigation is a document that a party to a lawsuit in Pennsylvania may file in order to ask a court to reexamine an order it previously issued. The party filing the motion must state why they believe the court should reconsider the order. The motion for reconsideration must be filed in the same court that issued the original order; it cannot be filed in a higher court. In Pennsylvania, a motion for reconsideration must be filed within 10 days after the order was signed by the judge, unless the party can show that they have just now discovered a sufficient reason for filing the motion. If the 10 day time limit has expired, the party can still file a motion for reconsideration, but must explain to the court why the motion was not filed in the 10 day period. The judge will consider the motion for reconsideration and all arguments made by the parties. The judge may decide to alter or cancel the order, or may decide that the order stands. The judge will issue a written opinion explaining the reasons for their decision. If the order is altered or cancelled, the parties may need to make further legal filings.

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