after-discovered evidence (newly-discovered evidence)

n. evidence found by a losing party after a trial has been completed and judgment (or criminal conviction) given. If the evidence absolutely could not have been discovered, it may be considered on a motion for a new trial. (See: evidence, writ of coram nobis)

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She represented that she had "paperwork" indicating that Husband was a participant in the lawsuit and that the suit had been resolved, though her contention is that Husband, at most, is anticipated to receive a specified sum from the settlement.<br />Based on the equivocal nature of counsel's statements and his failure to proffer the documents for the record, Wife failed to prove that the after-discovered evidence was material and likely to produce a different result in the equitable distribution and support proceedings.<br />Equitable distribution<br />The circuit court didn't abuse its discretion in not valuing Husband's 40 percent interest in a real-estate partnership, classified as marital property.

CAV: Court as factfinder could credit husband's testimony

This court ruled that the trial judge erred in refusing to grant defendant's motion for a new trial based on after-discovered evidence of a mental disorder that might have supported an insanity defense.

Virginia courts wrestle with case involving homicide defendant diagnosed as having a dissociative identity disorder

1995).) In a refusal-to-hire case, the relevant inquiry is whether the employer would have rejected the applicant had it been aware of the after-discovered evidence at that time.

Agency staff changes; guidance on after-acquired evidence; EEOC's enforcement plan

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