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Rule 18 Correction; Reconsideration

A Correction of Clerical Mistakes.

A(1) Definition of Clerical Mistake. The correction of clerical mistakes, includes, but is not limited to, corrections of typographical errors, arithmetic, or copying errors.

A(2) Clerical Mistake Correction; How Made. The court may correct clerical mistakes or omissions at any time on its own motion. Within a reasonable time, any party may seek to correct a clerical mistake or omission. The request must be made by filing a motion. CAUTION – A request based on this subsection should not be considered as an alternative to appeal. See TCR-MD 19.

B Correction of Other Errors. Within a reasonable time, any party may request relief from an order, decision, or judgment for reasons of mutual mistake, inadvertence, excusable neglect, or misconduct of another party. The request must be made by filing a motion. CAUTION – A request based on this subsection should not be considered as an alternative to appeal. See TCR-MD 19.

C Reconsideration. Following issuance of a decision, or judgment, the court will not accept motions for reconsideration or to reopen the record; therefore, the provisions of TCR 64 are inapplicable in the Magistrate Division.