When filing a motion for relief from judgment, what is the time frame under Rule 60(b)?

• A. Within six months after entry of judgment
• B. Immediately after entry of judgment
• C. A reasonable time after entry of judgment, but within one year
• D. After the appellate remand

Answer: (C)

A relief-from-judgment motion under Rule 60(b) must be sought within a reasonable time after the judgment, and for the common grounds (like mistake, inadvertence, surprise, excusable neglect; newly discovered evidence; or fraud or misconduct) not more than one year after the entry. This balances the need to correct clear errors or new facts with the interest in finality. Therefore the best choice describes filing after judgment within a reasonable time, but no later than one year.