Newson v. Foster

Blackburn, Presiding Judge.

In this civil action regarding an automobile accident, Kenya Shaneke Newson appeals, contending that the trial court did not have the power to grant a new trial to Aubrey Foster based on a juror’s testimony that the jury foreperson personally investigated the scene of the accident. We agree and reverse.

“[MJotions for new trial because of improper conduct of jurors or parties are addressed to the sound discretion of the trial judge. Unless there is an abuse of discretion, the appellate court will not upset the trial judge’s determination.” (Punctuation omitted.)…