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A petition for rehearing asks the appellate court to reconsider its decision. It must be filed within 14 days of the court's judgment.

Grounds

Petitions for rehearing are rarely granted but can be important for preserving issues for Supreme Court review.

  • Court overlooked a point of law or fact
  • Intervening change in law
  • Conflict with another circuit

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