Shaw v. Besch

The only ground insisted upon in this court for a reversal of the judgment is the refusal to grant a new trial on account of newly discovered evidence.

The action was for the value of a mare alleged to have been killed by the defendant, and on a trial before the court sitting as a jury a verdict for ninety dollars was found in favor of the plaintiff.

The verdict was well supported by the evidence. The defendant moved for a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence, but the court overruled the motion.

We have examined the motion and the affidavits submitted therewith, and are satisfied…