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Motion to set aside order 2026

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The document is a legal motion filed by the Plaintiff requesting the court to set aside a judgment of dismissal and reinstate their case. The Plaintiff argues that their failure to appear in court was due to mistake and excusable neglect, and asserts that they have a valid cause of action as outlined in their complaint. The motion includes details about the filing dates, service of process, and a notice for a hearing on the matter.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the motion to set aside order in the editor.
Begin by filling in the court name and county at the top of the form. This identifies where your motion is being filed.
Enter the names of the plaintiff and defendant, along with their respective case numbers, ensuring accuracy for proper identification.
In the body of the motion, clearly state your name as the plaintiff and provide a brief explanation of why you are requesting to set aside the judgment. Fill in dates related to your complaint and service process.
Detail any mistakes or reasons for your absence during previous hearings, emphasizing any excusable neglect that led to dismissal.
Conclude by signing and dating the document at the bottom, including your attorney's information if applicable.
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What is the rule for set aside?

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What does set aside mean in legal terms?

Vacating or setting aside is used when referring to nullifying a specific judgment from the judge (in this case, a guilty or no contest judgment). On the other hand, dismissing applies to the entire case. It means that the case is thrown out for reasons other than its factual merits.

What are the grounds for setting aside a Judgement?

A judgment or order may be set aside if given, entered or made irregularly, illegally or against good faith: r 36.15(1). The focus of r 36.15(1) is on the judgment or order that is attacked and the question is whether it was given, entered or made irregularly, illegally or against good faith.

What does a motion to set aside mean?

A Motion to Set Aside Default or Judgment is used to ask the court to set aside or undo a default or judgment or final order in a case, and to allow the case to move ahead as if the default or judgment had not been made.

What does it mean to set aside an order?

What does Set aside mean? Cancelling a judgment or order or a step taken by a party in the proceedings.

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What is a set aside order?

Cancelling a judgment, order or a step taken by a party in proceedings. For example, a default judgment may be set aside under CPR 13, or an order may be varied or set aside under CPR 3.1(7).

Motion to set aside order 2026

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