Sheldon v. Singer

Four issues are raised on this appeal:

1. Did the trial court err in refusing to grant a motion for new trial on the basis of newly discovered evidence?

2. Did the allowance of testimony on an “undisclosed defense” prejudice the plaintiff’s case?

3. Did the trial court err in refusing to give the requested instruction of the plaintiff?

4. Is the plaintiff entitled to a new trial in the interest of justice because the trial court proceeded on an erroneous view of the law?

1. Newly discovered evidence. Judgment was entered on the verdict on November 17, 1971. In January, 1972, the plaintiff sought a…