Simms v. State

Citations

• 1 Tex. Ct. App. 627

Syllabus

<p>New Trial—Newly-discovered Evidence.—In applications for a new trial on account of newly-discovered evidence, the allegations of the affidavit must at least be such as would have sufficed for a continuance; should disclose the source of the affiant’s information, and affirm his belief of its truth; and should satisfy the court that he had not been remiss in point of diligence.</p>