New Trial for Newly Discovered Evidence

Rules of Court Philippines

Under what conditions may a motion for new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence be filed and sustained?

Answer: The newly discovered evidence 1) Must not have been discovered prior to the trial in the lower court by the exercise of due diligence; 2) Must be of such character as would probably change the result. (Rule 53, Rules of Court, Section 1)

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