This section is from the book "Popular Law Library Vol7 Equity Jurisprudence, Trusts, Equity Pleading", by Albert H. Putney. Also available from Amazon: Popular Law-Dictionary.
A final decree, if erroneous or unjust, may be corrected or reversed as follows:
(a) Upon a hearing, or by a new or supplemental bill in the nature of a bill of review, if the decree has not been enrolled.
(b) By bill of review for defects in substance; and, if the decree has been enrolled, formal or technical errors or defects by petition.
(c) If obtained through fraudulent means, by a bill to impeach such decree on that ground.
(d) By appeal.
The granting of a rehearing is discretionary with the trial court. Bills of review and bills to impeach a decree on the grounds of fraud will be considered in the following chapter.
 
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