What is Amendment of Pleadings?
A change in a pleading is usually allowed once as a matter of course if done prior to the service of a responsive pleading; in other instances, a party may request leave of court to file an amendment.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Civil Procedure terms:
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