Rhode Island General Laws 9-24-10. New evidence on appeal
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No new testimony shall be presented to the supreme court on appeal, but in case of accident or mistake, or erroneous ruling excluding evidence in the superior court, the supreme court may grant leave to parties to present further evidence, and may provide by general rule or special order for the taking of such evidence.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 333; G.L. 1909, ch. 289, § 30; G.L. 1923, ch. 339, § 30; G.L. 1938, ch. 541, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 9-24-10.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-24-10
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.