Summary
The United States District Court for the District of Arizona denied Troy King's motion for relief from judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(1) and, alternatively, Rule 60(b)(6). The court found that King's unexplained delay and failure to comply with pleading instructions did not establish excusable neglect or extraordinary circumstances warranting relief.
Court
United States District Court for the District of Arizona
Jurisdiction
United States District Court for the District of Arizona
Decision date
March 30, 2026
Docket number
CV-25-03686-PHX-KML
Disposition
other
Questions Presented
- Whether King was entitled to relief from judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(1) based on mistake or excusable neglect.
- Whether King was entitled to relief from judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(6) based on extraordinary circumstances.
Holdings
- King was not entitled to relief under Rule 60(b)(1) because, although the lack of prejudice and apparent good faith favored him, the unexplained length and reason for his delay weighed against relief and the equitable factors did not justify setting aside the judgment.
- King was not entitled to relief under Rule 60(b)(6) because he failed to establish extraordinary circumstances, injury, or circumstances beyond his control that prevented timely and proper action.
Court Document
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