Thaddeus G. Benton v. Vinson, Elkins, Weems and Searls

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• explaining that ignorance of the statute of limitations is not a proper basis for Rule 60(b)(1) relief
• ignorance of a statute of limita tions on the part of an experienced lawyer who voluntarily dismissed a timely action not the kind of mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect contemplated by Rule 60(b)

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