New Trial
/ˈnjuː ˈtraɪəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A subsequent trial ordered by a court after the original trial is invalidated or reversed, typically due to procedural errors or misconduct.
The appellate court awarded a new trial due to prejudicial statements made by a witness.
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A new trial differs from an appeal in that it involves re-examining the facts rather than only reviewing legal errors on the record.
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