When can a party seek reargument of a prior order?

A party can seek reargument of a prior order when the court has overlooked relevant facts or legal principles that could affect the outcome of the ruling. This process is designed not to serve as a vehicle for a party to express mere dissatisfaction with a decision or to present new evidence that was not previously available, which is more appropriately addressed through other legal avenues such as an appeal. The focus of reargument is on clarifying or correcting the court's understanding of the existing record and legal standards, rather than retrying the case or introducing new material.

In situations where significant facts or legal considerations were not considered by the judge, a party may argue that this oversight justifies a reconsideration of the ruling. It is not sufficient, however, for the party simply to believe the judge was wrong; there has to be a legitimate point about what was overlooked that could potentially change the ruling. This underscores the importance of adhering to the established legal standards and procedural rules governing civil practice, which aim to promote fair adjudication without unnecessarily prolonging litigation.