A judge does have broad discretion to find a motion to vacate as timely and even if the judge finds that the motion was not brought with reasonable diligence, he or she may still rule on the motion, as the following Fifth Appellate District Court case shows. To read a summary of the ruling, please click on the following link – https://www.greghillassociates.com/does-a-judge-have-discretion-to-find-1473-7-motion-timely.html