Civil Procedure II

Procedural flaws are flaws in the procedure of a trial.

If a procedural flaw affects the result of the trial, the only way to correct it is to grant a new trial.

Examples

Newly discovered evidence
Improper conduct by counsel
Jury misconduct
- Visiting the scene of the incident
- Reading news about the incident
Error by the court
- Improper jury instructions
- Improperly admitting or denying evidence
- Incorrect ruling of law