Writ of Error Coram Nobis
/ˈrɪt əv ˈɛrər kɒrəm ˈnoʊbis/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial writ allowing a court to correct its original judgment upon discovery of a fundamental error not apparent in the records, typically after the judgment is final.
The defendant filed a writ of error coram nobis to challenge the conviction based on newly discovered evidence.
Forms
- writ of error coram nobis
- writs of error coram nobis
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Commentary
Used primarily in criminal cases to address errors of fact or jurisdiction after the usual appeal period has expired; distinct from a writ of error focused on legal errors apparent on the record.
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