motion for rehearing
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Definitions from Case Law
From 81 U.S. 15 - Steings v. Franklin County · 1871Most cited · 38 citing opinions
Such a motion is not founded in a matter of right, but rests in the sound discretion of the court. Matters resting in the discretion of a subordinate court cannot be assigned for error in an appellate court.