Judge Torres noted that the rule, which provides for District courts to only modify judgments in extraordinary circumstances, requires strict interpretation if the justice system is to preserve the finality of judgments.
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Breaking: Judge Torres Denies Ripple And SEC’s Joint Motion In XRP Lawsuit
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The District Court reiterated that Rule 60(b) sets a high legal threshold for altering final judgments and found that neither Ripple nor the SEC presented the exceptional circumstances required for such relief
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Judge Torres emphasised that final court judgments are institutional decisions that serve the broader legal system, not just the disputing parties, and that any modification requires strict justification under Rule 60(b), citing Supreme Court precedent
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The District Court’s denial of the Ripple & SEC joint motion underscored that final judgments cannot be revisited based on evolving regulatory agendas, reaffirming the judiciary’s role in preserving legal continuity amid political shifts
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