Patterson v. State

1. It is “well settled that where a verdict is attacked in a motion for a new trial because of the prejudice of a juror, and an issue is formed by the evidence introduced, by the parties upon the motion, the judge is the trior, and, unless there is an abuse of discretion, his finding against the movant and in favor of the impartiality of the juror is to be treated as final. Such is this case. Jefferson v. State, 137 Ga. 382 (1) (73 S. E. 499); Webb v. State, 138 Ga. 138 (1) (74 S. E. 1001); Embry v. State, 138 Ga. 464 (2) (75 S. E. 604).” *376Blalock v. Adams, 31 Ga. App. 72 (2) (119 S. E. 465).…