Rhode Island General Laws 9-21-5. Supreme court order for new trial where trial was not full, fair, and impartial
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A party or garnishee in any action or proceeding in the superior court in which a trial has been had which was not full, fair, and impartial may, at any time within one year after judgment, petition the supreme court for a new trial; and the supreme court may, with or without terms, order a new trial in the superior court.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 472; G.L. 1909, ch. 297, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 347, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 535, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 9-21-5; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 36.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-21-5
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.