Q: What is an “amended pleading”? When can it be filed?

A: A Petition for a Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc is a court document that is filed when a party notices that there was a clerical error in the order that was signed. The party wants to get an order signed that corrects the clerical error. This filing cannot go back and change (or modify) a material issue in the final order. A different petition would have to be filed to modify the final order.

When you e-file a document, the party uses an e-file code that is closest to the action the party is trying to take. The e-file system doesn't have a code for each and every petition that can be filed. Sometimes, you can use a code that has the same filing fee as the document you are filing.

Therefore, in your case, it doesn't sound like your ex is trying to go back and modify the final decree, but just to correct a clerical error in the final decree. The Petition for a Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc that you were served with should state what clerical error your ex is trying to fix.

The "amended pleading" filing code is likely the closest code to the Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc. It's likely that in your county, the filing fee for an amended pleading and a Petition for Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc is the same, so the "amended pleading" filing code was used.

I hope this information helps. Good luck.

A: In Texas, when someone submits a document to the court to explain what they want or defend themselves, it's called a "pleading." Sometimes, after submitting the first document, they might need to change or add something. This changed document is called an "amended pleading."

There are rules about when and how you can change this document:

Timing: According to Texas rules, you can change your document by yourself if it's more than 7 days before your court date. If it's less than 7 days, you have to ask the court if it's okay to change it.

Letting the Other Side Know: If you change your document, you have to give a copy to the other person in the case, so they know what you changed.

Now, about the "Defendant's Petition for Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc" (shortened to NPT): This is a way to fix small mistakes in a court's decision, like spelling errors or wrong numbers. It's not for big changes like deciding the case differently.

For example, if a judge says something but the written decision has a mistake because someone wrote it down wrong, NPT can be used to fix that written mistake.

Usually, people ask for an NPT through a "Motion." But sometimes, they might use a different name or method, like the "petition" you mentioned. It's possible that in the efile system, the code "amended pleading" was used to describe the Nunc Pro Tunc.

If someone has filed this kind of document against you, it's a good idea to talk to a lawyer. They can explain what's happening and what you should do next.

Heads up: This is just general information and not specific legal advice. If you have questions or need help with your situation, you should talk to a lawyer. They can give you the best guidance.

A: An "amended pleading" refers to a modified version of a legal document, such as a complaint or answer, that has been altered or updated after its initial filing. In the context of a lawsuit, parties can file an amended pleading to correct errors, add new claims or defenses, or respond to changes in the case.

In Texas, as in most jurisdictions, you can typically file an amended pleading before a certain deadline or before a specific stage of the legal proceedings, such as before the trial begins. The exact rules and deadlines for filing amended pleadings can vary depending on the type of case and the court where the case is being heard.