{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"656","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 656","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Provisions Relating to Trials in General [646. - 663.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. New Trials [656. - 663.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-7/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1907, Ch. 380.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A new trial is a re-examination of an issue of fact in the same court after a trial and decision by a jury, court, or referee.</p>","text":"A new trial is a re-examination of an issue of fact in the same court after a trial and decision by a jury, court, or referee.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/new-trials-656","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}