Legal Opinion

Coy v. Martin

New York Supreme Court

Decided July 15, 1898PublishedCited by 1 opinion

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

  1. Jackson ex dem. Colden v. ChaceNew York Supreme Court · 1818

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Henson v. Lehigh Valley R. Co.New York Supreme Court · 1909

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