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Rule 515. Motion for Rehearing

TEXT

A motion for rehearing may be filed with the clerk of the court within fifteen days after the date of rendition of the judgment or decision of the court or the order refusing or dismissing an application for writ of error, whether such date be in the same or a succeeding term of such court, and not later; provided, however, that the court in cases of emergency where the ends of justice require it, may deny the right to file such motion. The grounds relied upon for the rehearing shall be distinctly specified in the motion. The motion shall give the name and residence of the counsel of the opposing party if known, and if not known, the name and residence as shown in the record.

Source: Art. 1762.

Change: Substitution of "date of rendition" for "date of entry." Addition of "whether such date be in the same or a succeeding term of such court." Addition of "or the order refusing or dismissing an application for "Writ of error."

Oct. 29, 1940, eff. Sept. 1, 1941.

AMENDMENTS

Sept. 20, 1941, eff. Dec. 31, 1941

Oct. 12, 1949, eff. March 1, 1950

June 10, 1980, eff. Jan. 1, 1981

Dec. 5, 1983, eff. April 1, 1984

Repealed by order of April 10, 1986, eff. Sept. 1, 1986.