BCO 36.16

Book of Church Order (PCA)

36.16. 35-16

35-16. If, in the prosecution of an appeal, new evidence be offered which, in the judgment of the appellate court, has an important bearing on the case, it shall be competent for that court to refer the case to the lower court for a new trial; or, with the consent of parties, to admit the evidence and proceed with the case.

For discussion

  1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?