newly discovered evidence

Evidence existing at the time of a motion or trial but then unknown to a party, who, upon later discovering it, may assert it as grounds for reconsideration or a new trial. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(b). [Cases: Criminal Law 938; Federal Civil Procedure 2350, 2655; New Trial 99. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 1447; New Trial §§ 130, 259.]

---

词条贡献者

资深译员Lester，毕业于美国一流的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各种与复杂国际仲裁有关的法律文件。