Buchanan v. James
Supreme Court of Georgia
Motion. Before Judge Worrill. Early superior court.
1Opinion of the CourtFish, C. J.
1. A motion for a new trial is a means of seeking to have a retrial or re-examination, in the same court, of an issue of fact, or of some part or portion thereof, after decision hy a jury, report of "a referee, or a decision hy the court thereon. It is an application for a retrial of' the facts of the case. 2 Thomp. Trials, § 2708; Castellano v. Blanchard, 106 Ga. 97 (31 S. E. 801); 5 Words & Phrases, 4788 et seq.
2. The grant of a nonsuit terminates the case without á final passing upon the issues of fact hy a jury, referee, or judge. It is a ruling hy the judge, that the plaintiff, under the…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Swain v. Macon Fire InsuranceSupreme Court of Georgia · 1897
- Castellaw v. BlanchardSupreme Court of Georgia · 1898
- Southern Railway Co. v. JamesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
- City of Atlanta v. MillerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1906
- Central Railroad & Banking Co. v. FoldsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1890
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- Columbia Fire Insurance v. TatumCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1933
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