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Ladd v Marshall

[1954] 1 WLR 1489
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtCourt of Appeal (England and Wales)
Year1954
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Fresh evidence on appeal is admissible only if it could not have been obtained at trial, would have had an important influence, and is apparently credible.

Key Principle

fresh evidence on appeal; three conditions (not obtainable at trial, would have important influence, apparently credible)

Area of Law

Procedure, Sanctions and Costs

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