Fuller v. Cox

Code § 6-1608 provides: “The first grant of a new trial shall not be disturbed by the appellate court, unless the plaintiff in error shall show 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.” Glenn v. Tankersley, 187 Ga. 129 (200 S. E. 709); Townsend v. Rechsteiner, 195 Ga. 618 (24 S. E. 2d, 776). The power of a judge to grant a new trial applies to cases where verdicts are directed. Hardin Supply Co. v. Parkerson, 53 Ga. App. 342 (185 S. E. 591); Hunter v. Hall, 57 Ga. App. 321 (195 S.…