Legal Theories Waiver Explained

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Legal theories and factual arguments not raised at the appropriate time may be waived and cannot be introduced later in the case. A motion to reconsider is not the place to introduce new issues or reargue previously decided points. This is related to procedural rules rather than the law of the case. For specific guidance, consult a legal professional in Illinois.

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So is this statement made for defining the law of the case?
Yes, the statement "Legal theories and factual arguments not previously made are subject to waiver" is related to the law of the case. It means that if certain arguments or theories are not presented at the appropriate time, they cannot be introduced later.
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WHat about this statement: “ A motion to reconsider is not the proper place to raise a new issue or factual argument. Id. It is also not an opportunity to simply reargue the case and present the same arguments the court has already considered.”
The statement “A motion to reconsider is not the proper place to raise a new issue or factual argument. It is also not an opportunity to simply reargue the case and present the same arguments the court has already considered.” is related to the procedural rules of the court. It emphasizes that a motion to reconsider should not introduce new arguments or rehash previously decided points.
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Is this statement persuasion or law of the case?
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The statement "A motion to reconsider is not the proper place to raise a new issue or factual argument. It is also not an opportunity to simply reargue the case and present the same arguments the court has already considered." is related to procedural rules, not directly to the law of the case. It's more about the proper procedure in court rather than a persuasion or law of the case principle.
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