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There Is Generally No “Motion to Reconsider” Post-Judgment Ruling; Failure to Timely Appeal Initial Post-Judgment Order Bars Review

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A husband was turned aside where he appealed, not from the denial of his initial post-judgment motion, but from the denial of his (much later) motion to "reconsider” that initial post-judgment disposition. Rorex v. Rorex, No. 2060232 (Ala. Civ. App.) (July 27, 2007). The trial court’s acts after it denied the first post-judgment motion were “void” and would not support an appeal.

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