Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Trial de Novo — Effect on Previous Proceedings

Area of law: EVIDENCE LAW
Court: Supreme Court

A trial de novo wipes the slate clean. It is not a continuation or review of the earlier proceedings but a completely fresh hearing. All evidence previously adduced is treated as if it never existed; it cannot be used or referred to in the new…

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