newly discovered evidence

newly discovered evidence
Evidence discovered after verdict or decision. As ground for new trial:–evidence discovered since the trial, which could not have been discovered before the trial by the exercise of due diligence, and which is material to the issue, and not merely cumulative or impeaching. 39 Am J1st New Tr § 158. "New proof," to be available in a bill of review, must be such as could not have been discovered before the hearing by the exercise of reasonable diligence. Ketchum v Breed, 66 Wis 85, 26 NW 271. Facts or evidence forgotten at trial as newly discovered evidence which will warrant grant of new trial in civil case. Anno: 50 ALR2d 994.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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