Urban v. Anderson

The first question presented by this record relates to the power of the court to modify the order of July 18th by the orders entered, respectively, on July 31 and August 24, 1939. The motion for a new trial was based upon the minutes of the judge and is authorized by sec. 270.49 (1), Stats. By that subsection it is provided:

“(1) The trial judge may entertain a motion to> be made on his minutes, tO' set aside a verdict and grant a new trial because of errors in the trial or because the verdict is contrary to law or to the evidence, or for excessive or inadequate damages or in the interest of…