A motion for a new trial shall be served not later than 10 days after the entry of the judgment.
Rule 59.02.Time for motion.
Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceCR 59.02 requires a motion for a new trial to be served no later than 10 days after entry of the judgment.
Full Text of Rule 59.02
Amendment History
(Adopted effective July 1, 1953.)
Plain-English Summary
Rule 59.02 sets the clock for a motion for a new trial: it must be served no later than 10 days after the judgment is entered. Miss that window, and the motion falls outside the rule.
Because a timely new-trial motion affects the rest of the case's timeline, the 10-day deadline matters for more than the new-trial request itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to move for a new trial in Kentucky?
A motion for a new trial must be served no later than 10 days after entry of the judgment.
Does the 10-day period run from the verdict or from entry of judgment?
It runs from entry of the judgment, not from the verdict.
Is the 10-day deadline for a new trial motion connected to the appeal deadline?
A timely motion for a new trial is a post-judgment motion that affects the case timeline, so its 10-day deadline matters alongside the separate time limits for taking an appeal.
Source & verification. The rule text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (Ky. R. Civ. P. 59.02). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of Kentucky (Ky. Const. § 116). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 9, 2026. ·
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