Young Men's Christian Ass'n of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. v. Bailey

Jordan, Judge.

1. It is first contended by the defendant Y.M.C.A. that the trial court erred in granting to the plaintiff a new trial on the general grounds after having directed a verdict in favor of the defendant. This being the first grant of a new trial and the same being predicated upon the general grounds, this assignment of error must be considered in the light of Code Ann. § 6-1608 which provides: “The first grant of a new trial shall not be disturbed by the appellate court if said new trial is granted in the discretion of the judge on general grounds, unless the plaintiff in error…