Newly-Discovered Evidence
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
Proof of some new material fact in a case, ascertained since the decision. To constitute such newly-discovered evidence as is ground for a new_ trial, the evidence must be new and material, not merely impeaching (125 111. 122; 24 Pick. [Mass.] 246; 67 Barb. [N. Y.] 411; 36 Minn. 323), nor cumulative (20 Conn. 306; 43 Barb. [N. Y.] 203). It must have been discovered since the former trial (39 Me. 263; 37 How. Pr. [N. Y.] 524), and reasonable diligence must have been used, without success, to discover it in time for the trial (113 111. 82; 34 Minn. 351; 35 Hun [N. Y.] 95).
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Proof of some new aiul material fact in the case, which has been discovered since the verdict. See New Trial.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910