What is a motion for reconsideration in an insurance litigation case?

A motion for reconsideration is a common legal document filed in an insurance litigation case in Washington. It is typically filed by one of the parties in the case and it is a request to the court to reconsider their ruling on an earlier motion or appeal. When filing a motion for reconsideration, the filing party must present sufficient new evidence or authorities not presented at the time of the original motion or appeal. The new evidence or authorities must be germane and relevant to the case, as the court is unlikely to consider motions for reconsideration that are not related to the case. The court may, after considering the new evidence or authorities presented by the filing party, decide to reverse its decision on the previous ruling either partially or in full. The court may also reject the filing party’s motion for reconsideration, requiring them to take the case back to trial or appeal. Finally, any motion for reconsideration must meet all the legal rules and requirements of the local courts. It must be filed within the allowed time-frame, signed by the filing party, and contain a copy of the original motion or appeal for which reconsideration is requested. Failing to meet these requirements will result in the motion for reconsideration being dismissed by the court.

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