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J. Effect of Pending Requests for Attorney Fees on Finality and
Appealability of the Judgment .................................................................................................... 18-24
1. The “Separate Claim” Exception to Schifsky ................................................................... 18-24
A. SAMPLE
2. The “Fees as Damages” Exception to Schifsky ............................................................... 18-26
3. Summary .......................................................................................................................... 18-26
K. New Timing Rules to Consider ................................................................................................... 18-27
1. Computation Changes to Minnesota Rule of Civil Procedure 6 ...................................... 18-27
2. Specific Minnesota Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure Changes ................................... 18-28
APPENDIX A – JUDGMENT................................................................................................................................. 18-29
APPENDIX B – ORDER AND JUDGMENT ......................................................................................................... 18-31
APPENDIX C – AMENDED ORDER .................................................................................................................... 18-33
APPENDIX D – AMENDED FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, AND
ORDER FOR JUDGMENT.......................................................................................................... 18-35
APPENDIX E – AFFIDAVIT OF IDENTIFICATION OF JUDGMENT DEBTOR ................................................... 18-41
APPENDIX F – NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR TAXATION OF COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS ............. 18-43

Chapter Nineteen
Post-Trial Motion Procedures and Appeals
§ 19.1 POST-DECISION MOTIONS AND THE NEED TO PRESERVE ERROR ............................................. 19-1
§ 19.2 MOTIONS AFTER TRIAL ........................................................................................................................ 19-1
A. New Trial – Minn. R. civ. P. 59 ...................................................................................................... 19-2
1. When Is a Motion for New Trial Necessary? ...................................................................... 19-2
2. The New Trial Rule Applies Whether Trial to Court or to a Jury ........................................ 19-2
3. Exceptions to Rule 59’s Requirements Are Rare ............................................................... 19-2
4. A Motion for New Trial Must Follow an Actual Trial ............................................................ 19-3
5. Grounds for a New Trial Are Specified in Minnesota Rule of Civil Procedure 59.01 ......... 19-3
6. Time for Filing Is Governed by Minnesota Rule of Civil Procedure 59.03 ......................... 19-6
B. Amended Findings – Minn. R. civ. P. 52.02 ................................................................................. 19-7
1. When Is a Motion for Amended Findings Necessary? ....................................................... 19-7
2. Grounds for Amended Findings ......................................................................................... 19-8
3. Procedure for Seeking Amended Findings ........................................................................ 19-8
C. Judgment as a Matter of Law – Minn. R. civ. P. 50 ...................................................................... 19-8
1. When Is a Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law Necessary? ...................................... 19-8
2. Grounds for Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law ....................................................... 19-8
3. Procedure for Seeking Judgment as a Matter of Law ....................................................... 19-8
§ 19.3 RELIEF FROM JUDGMENT OR ORDER – Minn. R. civ. P. 60 ............................................................. 19-9
§ 19.4 MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION ................................................................................................... 19-9
When Are Motions to Reconsider Allowed? ................................................................................. 19-9
B. Procedure for Seeking Reconsideration ..................................................................................... 19-10
§ 19.5 STAY AND STAY OF ENFORCEMENT PENDING DECISION ON POST-TRIAL
MOTIONS – Minn. R. civ. P. 58.02 & 62.01 .......................................................................................... 19-10