The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Bice, 48 F.3d 1229 (9th Cir. 1995):
We review for abuse of discretion a trial court's decision to reopen a case. United States v. Simtob, 901 F.2d 799, 804 (1990). Our inquiry focusses on "whether the court's decision was rendered on a consideration of relevant factors, and whether a clear error of judgment has been made." Id.
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