Bugg v. Harper

“The mere voluntary writing off of a part of the verdict by the plaintiff is not in itself a ground for reversal, *40where it does not appear that this was done on the suggestion of the presiding judge,- or that his refusal of a new trial was influenced by the reduction of the verdict; nor can a new trial be granted on account of the size of the original verdict, unless the amount as found by the jury is so excessive as to lead the court to suspect bias or prejudice on their part.” Atlanta Gas Light Co. v. Sams, 29 Ga. App. 446 (4) (116 S. E. 21). “If bias or prejudice on the part of the jury…