fraud on the court

In a judicial proceeding, a lawyer’s or party’s misconduct so serious that it undermines or is intended to undermine the integrity of the proceeding.

• Examples are bribery of a juror and introduction of fabricated evidence. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 2654; Judgment 372, 440. C.J.S. Judgments §§ 309, 319, 331, 465.]

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