excusable neglect
- A justifiable reason for not taking a required legal action within a set timeframe, which may lead to setting aside a default judgment for failing to respond as required
- The court accepted the client's car accident as excusable neglect for not responding to the lawsuit in time.
- His ill health was considered excusable neglect, leading to an extension in the deadline.
- Due to excusable neglect, her failure to file the case in time was overlooked.
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