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Rule 59 also governs the grounds for motions for new trials. The

same grounds that govern amendment of judgment also govern the court's ability to

grant a new trial under rule 59. Whether moving for a new trial or to amend judgment,

your motion must be served no later than ten days after entry of the judgment. N.C.

Rule of Civ. Pro. 52(b), (e) (2007).

 

Appeals to the N.C. Court of Appeals must be filed within

timeframes established by the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure. N.C.G.S.

§1-279.1 (2007). That time frame is within thirty days of entry of the judgment as per

N.C. Rule of Civ. Pro. 58. N.C. Rule App. Pro. 3(c) (2007). (Remember that you do not

get an additional three days time to file your appeal if service of the order is made upon

you by mail under the explicit language of Appellate Rule 3.)