Meral Smith v. Melvin H. Evans

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• concluding that a motion for reconsideration is deemed filed when prisoner delivers it to prison authorities
• explaining that “a Rule 60(b) motion may not be used as a substitute for appeal”
• noting that it is the function of the motion, not its label, that controls
• explaining that motions for reconsideration “may not be used as a substitute for appeal”
• extending rule to the filing of a motion for reconsideration pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 59(e)
• considering Houston regarding a Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(e) motion to alter or amend a district court judgment

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