Georgia Code, Title 5, Chapter 5, Article 2 - Grounds

• § 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...
• § 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...
• § 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...
• § 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...
• § 5-5-24 - Error in Instructions; Objection Required in Civil Cases; Requested Instructions; Review of Charges Involving Substantial Error
  (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, in all civil cases, no party may complain of the giving or the failure to...
• § 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...

Last modified: October 14, 2016