CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Procedure After Trial/Hearing
......Attack on Judgments/Orders
.........Effect on MSA of Setting Aside Judgmt.
3 Cards On This Topic:
  • Proper action by trial ct. is to set aside entire judgment when extrinsic fraud found, not just permit injured party to reopen specific property issues.
  • Setting aside judgment does not automatically set aside underlying agreement; must specifically request this relief. Court may not grant more relief than requested.
  • MSA properly voided where judgment set aside for extrinsic fraud.