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3 Ky. Op. 457

Peterson v. Holcomb

Court of Appeals of Kentucky

Decided January 26, 1870

Court of Appeals of Kentucky · decided 1870-01-26

<p>New Trial — Newly Discovered Evidence.</p> <p>Matters set forth as grounds for a new trial, which upon proof disclosed, all seem to relate to the issue of fact contested on the first trial, are not of that description of newly discovered evidence which would authorize the court to vacate the judgment.</p>

Decided 1870-01-26

¶1Opinion of the Court by

Judge Hardin:

¶2The allegation of fraud in procuring the judgment at law, was denied by the 'defendant and not proved. The other matters set forth as grounds for a new trial, as to which additional proof was disclosed, all seem to relate to the issues of fact which were contested on the first trial, and are not of that description of newly discovered evidence which might have authorized the court to vacate the judgment and grant a new trial. It seems to us the court did not abuse its discretion in either refusing to allow the amended petition to be filed, or to continue the cause, and no error is perceived in the judgment.

¶3Wherefore the judgment is affirmed.

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