Milam v. Busey

A trial judge has the power, in the exercise of his sound discretion, during the term of court at which a judgment is rendered, to revise, revoke, or vacate it for the purpose of promoting justice. See Lawson v. Haygood, 202 Ga. 501 (3) (43 S. *90E. 2d 649), Tyler v. Eubanks, 207 Ga. 46 (60 S. E. 2d 130), and Bandy v. Smith, 211 Ga. 192 (84 S. E. 2d 449). In Deen v. Baxley State Bank, 192 Ga. 300, 303 (15 S. E. 2d 194) this court said: “A motion to set aside and vacate a judgment can not be determined by- any fixed rule, but depends on the circumstances of the case, and exercise of the power to…