§ 5-5-22. Illegal Admission or Exclusion of Evidence
The courts may grant new trials in all cases when any material evidence may be illegally admitted to or illegally withheld from the jury over the objection of the movant. History. Ga. L. 1853-54, p. 46, § 1; Code 1863, § 3638; Code 1868, § 3663; Code 1873, § 3714; Code 1882, § 3714; Civil […]
§ 5-5-23. Newly Discovered Evidence
A new trial may be granted in any case where any material evidence, not merely cumulative or impeaching in its character but relating to new and material facts, is discovered by the applicant after the rendition of a verdict against him and is brought to the notice of the court within the time allowed by […]
§ 5-5-24. Error in Instructions; Objection Required in Civil Cases; Requested Instructions; Review of Charges Involving Substantial Error
Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, in all civil cases, no party may complain of the giving or the failure to give an instruction to the jury unless he objects thereto before the jury returns its verdict, stating distinctly the matter to which he objects and the grounds of his objection. Opportunity shall […]
§ 5-5-25. Other Grounds
In all motions for a new trial on other grounds not provided for in this Code, the presiding judge must exercise a sound legal discretion in granting or refusing the same according to the provisions of the common law and practice of the courts. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3642; Code 1868, § 3667; Code […]
§ 5-5-20. Verdict Contrary to Evidence and Justice
In any case when the verdict of a jury is found contrary to evidence and the principles of justice and equity, the judge presiding may grant a new trial before another jury. History. Laws 1799, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 503.; Code 1863, § 3637; Code 1868, § 3662; Code 1873, § 3713; Code 1882, § […]
§ 5-5-21. Verdict Against Weight of Evidence
The presiding judge may exercise a sound discretion in granting or refusing new trials in cases where the verdict may be decidedly and strongly against the weight of the evidence even though there may appear to be some slight evidence in favor of the finding. History. Ga. L. 1853-54, p. 46, § 3; Code 1863, […]