Motion for a New Trial
/ˈmoʊʃən fɔːr ə nuː traɪəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request submitted to a court to vacate a judgment and grant a new trial due to errors or other grounds affecting the original trial's fairness.
The defendant filed a motion for a new trial citing newly discovered evidence.
Forms
- motion for a new trial
- motions for a new trial
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Commentary
Typically filed after a verdict, a motion for a new trial must specify grounds such as procedural errors, juror misconduct, or manifest injustice; standards vary by jurisdiction.
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