State v. Ross

JACK L. OGG, Superior Court Judge.

The trial judge granted a’ new trial to •the’ State .of Arizona after the jury found Appellant, Adrian G. Ross, not guilty in a civil paternity suit brought under the provisions of Section 12-841, Arizona Revised Statutes, 1956.

In the order granting the new trial, the Court stated: - “It is the opinion of the court that the verdict is contrary to the weight of-'the-evidence. A visual inspection of the child was extremely strong corroboration of the testimony of the mother.”

It is Appellant’s position that the trial court exceeded its discretion in ordering a'…