Which ground under Rule 60(b) corresponds to a judgment that has been satisfied, released, or discharged?

• A. Excusable neglect
• B. Newly discovered evidence
• C. Fraud
• D. Judgment has been satisfied, released, or discharged

Answer: (D)

Relief under Rule 60(b) includes a provision specifically for judgments that have been satisfied, released, or discharged. When the obligation behind a judgment has already been fulfilled, there’s no longer a live matter to enforce, so the court can vacate or amend the judgment to reflect that it has been satisfied. This ground is focused on the status of the judgment itself, not on new evidence, fraud, or mistakes that might have led to the original entry.

That’s why this option is the best answer: it directly matches the situation where the judgment has already been paid or otherwise discharged, making a fresh remedy appropriate. The other grounds address different scenarios—excusable neglect, newly discovered evidence, or fraud—rather than the settled status of the judgment.