Georgia Statutes
§ 5-5-21 — Verdict against weight of evidence
Georgia § 5-5-21
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O.C.G.A. § 5-5-21 (2026).
Text
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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