§ 5-5-1. Power of Probate, Superior, State, Juvenile, State-Wide Business, and City of Atlanta Courts
The superior, state, and juvenile courts, the Georgia State-wide Business Court, and the City Court of Atlanta shall have power to correct errors and grant new trials in cases or collateral issues in any of the respective courts in such manner and under such rules as they may establish according to law and the usages […]
§ 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, […]