Case Name: Allen Peterson et al v. S. C. Holcomb
Court: Kentucky Court of Appeals
Jurisdiction: Kentucky
Decision Date: 1870-01-26
Citations: 3 Ky. Op. 457
Docket Number: 
Parties: Allen Peterson et al v. S. C. Holcomb.
Judges: 
Reporter: Kentucky Opinions, containing the unreported opinions of the Court of Appeals
Volume: 3
Pages: 457–457

Head Matter:
Allen Peterson et al v. S. C. Holcomb.
New Trial — Newly Discovered Evidence.
Matters set forth as grounds for a new trial, which upon proof disclosed, all seem to relate to the issue of fact contested on the first trial, are not of that description of newly discovered evidence which would authorize the court to vacate the judgment.
APPEAL FROM GARRARD CIRCUIT COURT.
January 26, 1870.
Bradleys, for appellants.
Owsley & Burdett, for appellee.

Opinion:
Opinion of the Court by
Judge Hardin:
The allegation of fraud in procuring the judgment at law, was denied by the 'defendant and not proved. The other matters set forth as grounds for a new trial, as to which additional proof was disclosed, all seem to relate to the issues of fact which were contested on the first trial, and are not of that description of newly discovered evidence which might have authorized the court to vacate the judgment and grant a new trial. It seems to us the court did not abuse its discretion in either refusing to allow the amended petition to be filed, or to continue the cause, and no error is perceived in the judgment.
Wherefore the judgment is affirmed.