Inadvertence

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INADVERTENCE

The absence of attention or care; the failure of an individual to carefully and prudently observe theprogress of a court proceeding that might have an effect upon his or her rights.

The term inadvertence is generally used in reference to a ground upon which a judgment may be set aside or vacated under the Rules of Federal Civil Procedure or state rules of civil procedure.

inadvertence

views updated May 11 2018

inadvertence lack of attention. XVI. — medL. inadvertentia; see IN-2, ADVERT.