Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 2955

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
If he had been examined in the original action, the court may permit or require him to be examined anew in the proceedings after judgment. He may then prove any matter proper for his defense. The court may enter such judgment as law and justice require, upon the whole matter appearing on such examination and trial.