State v. La Fernier

These two issues are presented by this appeal: (1) Did the trial court err in granting a new trial in the interest of justice; and (2) did the trial court err in holding that the oral and written confessions were inadmissible in evidence?

Order Granting a New Trial.

Sec. 270.49 (1), Stats., provides that new trials may be granted on any of four grounds: (1) Errors in the trial; (2) verdict contrary to law or evidence; (3) excessive or inadequate damages; and (4) in the interest of justice.

Sec. 270.49 (2), Stats., provides as follows:

“Every order granting a new trial shall specify the grounds…