motion for new trial

motion for new trial. A party’s postjudgment request that the court vacate the judgment and order a new trial for such reasons as factually insufficient evidence, newly discovered evidence, and jury misconduct. • In many jurisdictions, this motion is required before a party can raise such a matter on appeal. — Also termed motion for a new trial. [Cases: Criminal Law 948; Federal Civil Procedure 2368; New Trial 124(1).C.J.S. New Trial §§ 147, 170, 174–175, 177, 185–186.]

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