§56-6-36. Certificate in Lieu of Bill of Exceptions
In lieu of the bill of exceptions provided by the preceding section, it shall be sufficient that any matter intended to become a part of the record in any case shall be certified as provided in the following provisions of this section: (a) Certificate of all the evidence and proceedings reported. — Whenever, for any […]
§56-6-36a. Settling, Signing and Certifying Bill of Exceptions or Certificate in Lieu Thereof by Judge Other Than Judge Before Whom Case Was Tried
In the event of the death or resignation of, or the expiration of the term of office or a vacancy in the office for any other cause of, the judge before whom a case was tried, or in the event the trial judge becomes physically or mentally incapable of discharging the duties of his office, […]
§56-6-23. Papers Taken by Jury
Depositions or other papers read in evidence may, by leave of the court, be carried from the bar by the jury.
§56-6-24. Argument of Counsel
Not more than two counsel shall argue in a civil case on the same side, unless by leave of court, and the argument of each counsel shall not occupy more than two hours, unless by like leave. The court may, in its reasonable discretion, still further limit the time of argument on each side.
§56-6-25. Time Limitation as to Nonsuit
A party shall not be allowed to suffer a nonsuit, unless he do so before the jury retire from the bar.
§56-6-26. How Verdict May Be Affected by Faulty Count
When there are several counts in a declaration, one or more of which are faulty, the defendant may demur to the faulty count or counts, or move the court to instruct the jury to disregard them. If he does neither, and entire damages be found, judgment shall be entered against the defendant for the damages […]
§56-6-27. Interest on Claim and Verdict
The jury, in any action founded on contract, may allow interest on the principal due, or any part thereof, and in all cases they shall find the aggregate of principal and interest due at the time of the trial, after allowing all proper credits, payments and sets-off; and judgment shall be entered for such aggregate […]
§56-6-28. New Trial
In any civil case or proceeding, the court before which a trial by jury is had may grant a new trial, unless it be otherwise specially provided. A new trial may be granted as well where the damages are too small as where they are excessive. Not more than two new trials shall be granted […]
§56-6-29. Judgment or Decree to Be for Aggregate of Principal and Interest to Date of Verdict
When there is a recovery on a bond conditioned for the payment of money, as well as in all cases where a judgment or decree is rendered or made for the payment of money, it shall be for the aggregate of principal and interest due at the date of the verdict, if there be one, […]
§56-6-30. Action on Contract for Payments in Installments or on Bond With Collateral Condition
In an action on an annuity bond, or a bond for money payable by installments, where there are further payments of the annuity, or further installments to become due after the commencement of the action, or in any other action for a penalty for the nonperformance of any condition, covenant or agreement, the plaintiff may […]