New Matter

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In pleading. Matter extrinsic to the matter in the pleading to which the party introducing the same answers or replies. 7 Hun (N. Y.) 482. Facts different from those alleged in the complaint, and not embraced within the judicial inquiry into their truth. 16 S. C. 586. Thus, payment (16 N. Y. 297; 25 Ohio St. 276), fraud in obtaining the instrument sued on (20 Minn. 411), or limitations (57 Iowa, 307) constitute new matter.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Facts in defense of an action which cannot be proved under a denial. See 127 N. Y. 376, 24 Am. St. Rep. 454, 28 N. E. 31.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In Pleading. Matter not previously alleged. Statements of fact not previously alleged by either party to the pleadings. Where special pleading prevails, such matter must be pleaded in avoidance, and it ly list, in general, be followed by a verification; Gould, PL c. 3, § 195; Steph. PL 251; Com. Dig. Pleader (E 32); 1 Wins. Saiind. 103. See Plea. In equity, new matter, discovered by either plaintiff or defendant, may be introduced by cross or supplemental bill before a decree lias been pronounced, but not by amendment after an answer has been filed; Stafford v. Hewlett, 1 Paige Ch. (N. Y.) 200; Hammond v. Place, Harr. Ch. (Mich.) 438.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In pleading. Matter of fact not previously alleged by either party in the pleadings.

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A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Inpleading. Matter of fact not previously alleged by either party in the pleadings.