Jackson v. Town of Fort Covington

Owing to many engagements I am unable to devote the time to write an opinion in this case. But I have read with care the points presented and considered the same.

I think a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence should be granted with some hesitation. When a case has been tried as this case was, with care and deliberation, the rights of the respective parties being represented by able counsel, and a verdict has been rendered, a court should scrutinize an application to open the case and grant a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence, and not allow such a motion to…