Allen v. Lewis

Mabry, C. J.:

This is a writ of error from an order of the trial judge granting a new trial to the defendant below, against whom a verdict had been rendered. Section 1267 of the Revised Statutes provides for a writ of error from such an order without waiting for the 'final judgment in the cause. The new trial was granted upon defendant’s motion embodying grounds that the verdict was contrary to law and the charge of the court; that it was contrary to the evidence, not supported thereby, and against the clear preponderance thereof; that it was contrary to the law and the evidence, and against…