Sample opposition to a Rule 60(d)(3) motion to vacate a judgment in United States District Court.

Sample opposition to a Rule 60(d)(3) motion to vacate a judgment in United States District Court

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Sample opposition to a Rule 60(d)(3) motion to vacate a judgment in United States District Court.

This sample opposition to a Rule 60(d)(3) motion to vacate a judgment in United States District Court is filed on the grounds that the moving party has failed to meet their burden in that they have:

  • (1)  Failed to show fraud on the court by clear and convincing evidence;
  • (2) The alleged fraud was already known or could have been easily discovered at the time of settlement or entry of judgment;
  • (3) Failed to meet their burden of showing the five elements necessary for fraud on the court which are: 
  • (a)   onduct by an officer of the court;
  • (b) That is directed towards the judicial machinery itself;
  • (c)  That is intentionally false, wilfully blind to the truth or is in reckless disregard for the truth;
  • (d) That is a positive averment or concealment when one is under a duty to disclose,  and 
  • (e)  That deceives the court.

The sample has been revised and updated in 2019, is 14 pages and includes,

  • Brief instructions, 
  • Memorandum of points and authorities with citations to case law,
  • Sample declaration, and
  • Proof of service by mail.

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