Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc. v. Burton · ¶16

The structure of Rule 60 confirms what the plain text of subdivision (c)(1) provides. When Rule 60 modifes the default reasonable-time limit, it does so expressly. For example, Rule 60(c)(1) imposes a 1-year limit on Rule 60(b) motions alleging mistakes, new evidence, or fraud. Thus, one would expect Rule 60 to include an analogous provision if a special, unlimited-time principle applied to motions alleging voidness. Cf. Kemp, 596 U. S., at 534–535. But the Rule does not.

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