The U.S. Supreme Court has clarified that there is a time limit—specifically, a “reasonable time” under Rule 60(c)(1)—for filing motions to set aside judgments as “void” under Rule 60(b)(4), even where the alleged voidness...more
In Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc. v. Burton (Chapter 7 Trustee for Vista-Pro Automotive, LLC), the Supreme Court addressed whether Rule 60(c)(1)’s “reasonable time” requirement applies to a motion seeking to set...more
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc. v. Burton (1/20/26) resolved a decades-long split among circuit courts over whether motions to vacate allegedly void judgments are subject to time...more
On January 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued its unanimous 9-0 opinion written by Justice Alito with a concurrence by Justice Sotomayor in Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc. v. Burton and addressed whether...more