Can new evidence be introduced in small claims court on appeal?

Full question:

I was a defendant in a small claims case, where the motion had no merrit, therefore the case was dismissed with prejudice. The plaintiff has appealed the decision. My question is: does this mean he is appealing the decision of the Magisgtrate based on facts already submitted, or is he going to be able to bring in any new evidence?

Answer:

Typically an appeal only allows new evidence to be introduced if it could not have been discovered earlier.

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FAQs

'Dismissed without prejudice' means that a case is closed, but the plaintiff is allowed to refile the case in the future. This type of dismissal does not prevent the plaintiff from bringing the same claims again, as opposed to a dismissal with prejudice, which is final.