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2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 5 - APPEAL AND ERROR
CHAPTER 5 - NEW TRIAL
ARTICLE 2 - GROUNDS
§ 5-5-21 - Verdict against weight of evidence
O.C.G.A. 5-5-21 (2010)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.
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