doctrine of revestment

doctrine of revestment. A rule by which a court regains jurisdiction after the entry of final judgment when the former opposing parties have actively participated in proceedings inconsistent with the court’s judgment. [Cases: Courts 30. C.J.S. Courts §§ 71–73.]

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