Rehearing

Rehearing in appellate procedure refers to a request for a higher court to reconsider its decision on a case. After a court issues a ruling, a party may believe that the court made a mistake or overlooked important information. They can file a rehearing petition, asking the court to review its decision. This process allows the court to clarify or correct its ruling if necessary. However, not every request for rehearing is granted; the court typically evaluates whether new arguments or legal errors justify revisiting the case.