Wiggins v. Lord

UA new trial may be granted in all cases when any material evidence, not merely cumulative or impeaching in its character, but relating to new and material facts, shall be discovered by the applicant after the rendition of a verdict against him, and shall be brought to the notice of the court within the time allowed by law for entertaining a motion for a new trial.” Code, § 70-204. “A witness may be impeached by contradictory statements previously made by him as to matters relevant to his testimony and to the case. . .” § 38-1803. The testimony of E. D. Jones, as set out in the affidavit…