Is a motion for reconsideration an abuse of discretion?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Barnhill, 990 F.2d 1261 (9th Cir. 1993):

We review a district court's denial of a motion for reconsideration for an abuse of discretion. Whale v. United States, 792 F.2d 951, 952 (9th Cir.1986).

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