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Rule 270. Additional Testimony

TEXT

At any time the court may permit additional evidence to be offered where it clearly appears to be necessary to the due administration of justice. Provided in a jury case no evidence on a controversial matter shall be received after the verdict of the jury.

Source: Art. 2181.

Change: Omission of the words “before the conclusion of the argument to supply an omission” after “offered,” and addition of proviso.

Oct. 29, 1940, eff. Sept. 1, 1941.

AMENDMENTS

Dec. 5, 1983, eff. April 1, 1984