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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 5 - APPEAL AND ERROR (§§ 5-1-1 — 5-7-6)
Chapter 5 - NEW TRIAL (§§ 5-5-1 — 5-5-51)
Article 3 - PROCEDURE (§§ 5-5-40 — 5-5-51)
Section 5-5-50 - Standard for review by appellate court of first grant of new trial
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GA Code § 5-5-50 (2023)
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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.
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