What is the test for introducing new evidence in a medical malpractice case?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from P.F.C. Financial Ltd. v. 332415 Alberta Ltd., 1993 ABCA 13 (CanLII):
We are of the view that the new evidence sought to be introduced does not meet the tests laid down in numerous decisions on this issue, and particularly in Palmer v. The Queen (1979) 1979 CanLII 8 (SCC), 106 D.L.R. (3d) 212.
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