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2010 Georgia Code
Title 5 - APPEAL AND ERROR
Chapter 5 - NEW TRIAL
E - 3. PROCEDURE
§ . 5-5-50 -
O.C.G.A. 5-5-50 (2010)5-5-50. Standard for review by appellate court of first grant of new trial
The first grant of a new trial shall not be disturbed by an appellate court unless the appellant shows that the judge abused his discretion in granting it and that the law and facts require the verdict notwithstanding the judgment of the presiding judge.
HISTORY: Civil Code 1895, 5585; Civil Code 1910, 6204; Code 1933, 6-1608.
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