Coy v. Martin
New York Supreme Court
Motion for a new trial on newly-discovered evidence.
1Opinion of the CourtRussell, J.
The defendants move for a new trial upon newly-discovered evidence after the verdict of a jury against them, and an affirmance of the judgment by the Appellate Division. In such a case the moving papers must present strong reasons, or the motion will be denied. After a fair trial, and an affirmance upon appeal, litigation should cease unless it is discovered that very important *212testimony may be had upon a new tidal, which was not with proper diligence discoverable by the defeated party before the trial took place.' A successful litigant has enough burden to sustain, both of vexation and…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Jackson ex dem. Colden v. ChaceNew York Supreme Court · 1818
3Cited by1 opinion
- Henson v. Lehigh Valley R. Co.New York Supreme Court · 1909