Definition
n. evidence found by a losing party after a trial has been completed and judgment (or criminal conviction) given, also called newly-discovered evidence. If the evidence absolutely could not have been discovered at the time of trial, it may be considered on a motion for a new trial.
Context: Used in Criminal Law, Evidence Law
Examples
- In practice, “after discovered evidence” means evidence found by a losing party after a trial has been completed and judgment (or criminal conviction) given, also called newly-discovered evidence.